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SOC is an occupational classification system to classify workers and jobs into categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, analyzing, and disseminating data. The SOC covers all jobs in the national economy, including occupations in the public, private, and military sectors. All federal agencies that publish occupational data for statistical purposes are required to use the SOC to increase data comparability across federal programs. The SOC classifies all occupations in which work is performed for pay or profit. The use of the SOC system can help benefit job hunters, researchers, and those exploring potential career paths.
SOC Code Directory
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- Management Occupations
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- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
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- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
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- Community and Social Service Occupations
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- Legal Occupations
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- Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
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- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
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- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
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- Healthcare Support Occupations
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- Protective Service Occupations
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- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
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- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
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- Personal Care and Service Occupations
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- Sales and Related Occupations
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- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
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- Construction and Extraction Occupations
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- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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- Production Occupations
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- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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- Military Specific Occupations