career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 19-3041 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Sociologists |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| description | Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 111,670 |
| a median | 85,310 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 44 | 53 |
| h median | 41 | 48 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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