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The 9 best jobs for people who love food

These jobs pay more than $37,000 a year and require a knowledge of food production.

Take a bit out of these great jobs.

We checked out the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data and job growth projections on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' website to find some of the best jobs for food lovers.

O*NET ranks jobs on how important it is to know about food production between 1 and 100, with a higher score indicating that more knowledge about food production is necessary.

Here are nine positions with a food production-importance level of 50 or higher, that pay more than the median annual wage of $37,040 a year, and are projected to grow by 2024:

9. Food science technicians

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Median salary: $37,550

Food production knowledge importance level: 55

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Food science technicians perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products.

8. Food service managers

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Median salary: $50,820

Food production knowledge importance level: 56

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Food service managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

7. Agricultural engineers

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Median salary: $73,640

Food production knowledge importance level: 57

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 2% to 4%

Agricultural engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems.

6. Farm products buyers and purchasing agents

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Median salary: $58,430

Food production knowledge importance level: 61

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Farm products buyers and purchasing agents purchase farm products either for further processing or resale.

5. Precision agriculture technicians

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Median salary: $46,040

Food production knowledge importance level: 65

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Precision agriculture technicians apply geospatial technologies to agricultural production or management activities.

4. Farm and home management advisors

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Median salary: $49,490

Food production knowledge importance level: 72

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 9% to 13%

Farm and home management advisors advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities.

3. Animal scientists

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Median salary: $60,330

Food production knowledge importance level: 76

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Animal scientists conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, and development of domestic farm animals.

2. Food scientists and technologists

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Median salary: $63,950

Food production knowledge importance level: 81

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 2% to 4%

Food scientists and technologists use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods and determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

1. Chefs and head cooks

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Median salary: $43,180

Food production knowledge importance level: 91

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 9% to 13%

Chefs and head cooks direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.

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