career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 15-1252 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Software Developers |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 144,570 |
| a median | 85,310 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 44 | 69 |
| h median | 41 | 63 |
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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