Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments. Most butchers work in grocery stores, although some work in meat processing plants or restaurants.

2021 Median Salary
$36,050

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Declining

Typical Entry-Level Education
No formal education credential

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/production/butchers-and-meat-cutters.htm.

Dietitians and nutritionists plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives. They work in many settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, cafeterias, and state and local governments.

2021 Median Salary
$61,650

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Faster than average

Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor’s degree

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm.

Chefs and head cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants and other places where food is served. They hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff; develop recipes; plan menus; and manage the ordering and inventory of ingredients. Shift work is frequently required.

2021 Median Salary
$50,160

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Much faster than average

Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.htm.

Agricultural and food scientists conduct research and experiments to improve the productivity and sustainability of field crops and farm animals; create new food products; and develop new and better ways to grow, process, package, and deliver them. Most agriculture and food scientists focus on a particular subspecialty, such as improving the productivity and health of domestic farm animals (animal scientists); the productivity, management, and conservation of high-quality soil (soil scientists); increasing crop yields and controlling pests and weeds (plant scientists); or food processing, preserving, packaging and distribution techniques (food scientists and technologists).

2021 Median Salary
$74,160

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Average

Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor’s degree

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm.