General Managers
Formal SOC name: General and Operations Managers11-1021
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Examples: Department Store Manager, General Superintendent, Operational Risk Manager, Radio Station Manager
Financial Specialists
Formal SOC name: Financial Specialists13-2000
13-2011Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes "Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents" (13-2081).
Examples: Certified Public Accountant, Field Auditor, Internal Auditor
13-2022Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. Includes workers who appraise both personal and business property as well as real estate. May also appraise land. Excludes "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031), "Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage" (13-1032), "Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate" (13-2023), and "Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents" (13-2081).
Examples: Estate Appraiser, Machinery Appraiser, Personal Property Assessor
13-2023Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules. Excludes "Appraisers of Personal and Business Property" (13-2022).
13-2031Budget Analysts
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Excludes "Financial and Investment Analysts" (13-2051).
Examples: Budget Examiner, Budget Officer, Cost Analyst
13-2041Credit Analysts
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking. Excludes "Financial Risk Specialists" (13-2054).
Examples: Credit Assessment Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst
13-2051Financial and Investment Analysts
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses. Excludes "Budget Analysts" (13-2031), "Financial Risk Specialists" (13-2054), and "Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents" (41-3031).
Examples: Corporate Financial Analyst, Corporate Securities Research Analyst, Institutional Commodity Analyst, Organizational Investment Analyst
13-2052Personal Financial Advisors
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. Excludes "Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents" (41-3031).
Examples: Estate Planner, Individual Pension Adviser, Personal Investment Adviser
13-2053Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Examples: Automobile and Property Underwriter, Bond Underwriter, Insurance Analyst
13-2054Financial Risk Specialists
Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk. Excludes "Credit Analysts" (13-2041).
Examples: Financial Risk Analyst
13-2061Financial Examiners
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
Examples: Bank Examiner, Financial Compliance Examiner, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Specialist
13-2071Credit Counselors
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
Examples: Debt Management Counselor, Student Financial Aid Counselor, Student Loan Counselor
13-2072Loan Officers
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.
Examples: Commercial Lender, Loan Reviewer, Payday Loan Officer, Real Estate Loan Officer
13-2081Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Examples: Internal Revenue Service Agent, Revenue Collector, Tax Investigator
13-2082Tax Preparers
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. Excludes "Accountants and Auditors" (13-2011).
Examples: Income Tax Advisor, Income Tax Preparer, Licensed Tax Consultant
13-2099Financial Specialists, All Other
All financial specialists not listed separately.
Examples: Bail Bondsman, Executor of Estate
Software Developers
Formal SOC name: Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers15-1250
15-1251Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Examples: Applications Programmer, Computer Language Coder, IT Programmer, Systems Programmer
15-1252Software Developers
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.
Examples: Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer, Mobile Applications Developer, Software Applications Architect, Software Engineer, Systems Software Developer
15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Examples: Applications Tester, Software Quality Assurance Technician, Software Quality Control Specialist, Software Quality Engineer, Software Test Engineer
15-1254Web Developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications. Excludes "Special Effects Artists and Animators" (27-1014).
Examples: Intranet Developer, Web Applications Developer, Web Architect
15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links. Excludes "Special Effects Artists and Animators" (27-1014) and "Graphic Designers" (27-1024).
Examples: Digital Designer, Graphic Web Designer, Web Content Specialist
Engineers
Formal SOC name: Engineers17-2000
17-2011Aerospace Engineers
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
Examples: Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Flight Test Engineer
17-2021Agricultural Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Examples: Agricultural Production Engineer, Agricultural Research Engineer, Farm Equipment Engineer
17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Examples: Biomaterials Engineer, Bio-Mechanical Engineer, Dialysis Engineer
17-2041Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Examples: Fuels Engineer, Plastics Engineer, Polymerization Engineer
17-2051Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes "Hydrologists" (19-2043).
Examples: Bridge Engineer, Construction Engineer, Highway Engineer
17-2061Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Excludes "Software Developers" (15-1252) and "Web Developers" (15-1254).
Examples: Computer Hardware Designer, Computer Hardware Developer
17-2071Electrical Engineers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Examples: Electrical Systems Engineer, Illuminating Engineer, Power Distribution Engineer
17-2072Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Excludes "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Examples: Circuit Design Engineer, Electronic Design Automation Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer
17-2081Environmental Engineers
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
Examples: Environmental Remediation Engineer, Pollution Control Engineer, Soil Engineer, Water Treatment Plant Engineer
17-2111Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.
Examples: Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Safety Engineer, Product Safety Engineer
17-2112Industrial Engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Excludes "Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors" (17-2111).
Examples: Efficiency Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Production Engineer
17-2121Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Examples: Marine Architect, Marine Structural Designer, Naval Engineer
17-2131Materials Engineers
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Examples: Automotive Sheet Metal Engineer, Forensic Materials Engineer, Metallographer
17-2141Mechanical Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Examples: Combustion Engineer, Engine Designer, Heating and Cooling Systems Engineer, Tool and Die Engineer
17-2151Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. Excludes "Petroleum Engineers" (17-2171).
Examples: Geophysical Engineer, Mineral Engineer, Seismic Engineer
17-2161Nuclear Engineers
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Examples: Atomic Process Engineer, Nuclear Radiation Engineer, Radiation Engineer, Reactor Engineer
17-2171Petroleum Engineers
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
Examples: Natural Gas Engineer, Oil Drilling Engineer, Oil Exploration Engineer
17-2199Engineers, All Other
All engineers not listed separately. Excludes "Sales Engineers" (41-9031), "Locomotive Engineers" (53-4011), and "Ship Engineers" (53-5031).
Examples: Calibration Engineer, Metrologist, Optical Engineer, Ordnance Engineer, Photonics Engineer, Salvage Engineer
Lawyers and Law Clerks
Formal SOC name: Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks23-1010
23-1011Lawyers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Examples: Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Public Defender
23-1012Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents. Excludes "Lawyers" (23-1011) and "Paralegals and Legal Assistants" (23-2011).
Examples: Judicial Clerk
K-12 Teachers
Formal SOC name: Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers25-2000
25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031), and "Childcare Workers" (39-9011).
Examples: Home-based Preschool Teacher, Nursery School Teacher, Preschool Head Start Teacher
25-2012Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Bilingual Education Kindergarten Teacher
25-2021Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: 4th Grade Math Teacher, Elementary School Music Teacher
25-2022Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School" (25-2023), "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), and "Substitute Teachers, Short Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Intermediate School Social Studies Teacher, Junior High School Teacher, Middle School Science Teacher
25-2023Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Junior High School Business Teacher, Middle School Technology Education Teacher
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School" (25-2032), "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: High School English Teacher, High School French Teacher, High School History Teacher
25-2032Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: High School Auto Repair Teacher, High School Cosmetology Teacher
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. Excludes "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Education Intervention Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
25-2055Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. Excludes "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
25-2056Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. Excludes "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Elementary School Inclusion Teacher
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. Excludes "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: Junior High School Special Education Teacher, Middle School Special Education Teacher
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. Excludes "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).
Examples: High School Special Education Resource Teacher
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
All special education teachers not listed separately.
Examples: Special Education Teacher for Adults with Disabilities
Designers
Formal SOC name: Designers27-1020
27-1021Commercial and Industrial Designers
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Examples: Automobile Designer, Package Designer
27-1022Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Examples: Costume Designer, Custom Furrier, Dress Designer
27-1023Floral Designers
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Examples: Corsage Maker, Florist, Flower Arranger
27-1024Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Excludes "Web and Digital Interface Designers" (15-1255).
Examples: Graphic Artist, Visual Designer
27-1025Interior Designers
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. Excludes "Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers" (27-1026).
Examples: Home Lighting Adviser, Interior Decorator, Kitchen Designer
27-1026Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Examples: Display Artist, Mannequin Decorator, Window Decorator
27-1027Set and Exhibit Designers
Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
Examples: Set Decorator, Stage Scenery Designer
27-1029Designers, All Other
All designers not listed separately.
Examples: Memorial Marker Designer
Registered Nurses
Formal SOC name: Registered Nurses29-1141
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes "Nurse Anesthetists" (29-1151), "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161), and "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171).
Examples: Coronary Care Unit Nurse, Hospice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse
Physicians
Formal SOC name: Physicians29-1210
29-1211Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
Examples: Ambulatory Anesthesiologist, Obstetrical Anesthesiologist
29-1212Cardiologists
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Examples: Electrophysiology Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist
29-1213Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
Examples: Dermatopathologist, Procedural Dermatologist
29-1214Emergency Medicine Physicians
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
Examples: Critical Care Physician, Disaster Medicine Physician
29-1215Family Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Excludes "General Internal Medicine Physicians" (29-1216) and "Pediatricians, General" (29-1221).
Examples: Family Practice Physician, General Practitioner
29-1216General Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting. Excludes "Family Medicine Physicians" (29-1215) and "Pediatricians, General" (29-1221).
Examples: General Internist, Internal Medicine Physician, Internist
29-1217Neurologists
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
Examples: Clinical Neuromuscular Pathologist, Epileptologist, Headache Specialist
29-1218Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Examples: Gynecological Oncologist, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician, OB Specialist, OB/GYN
29-1221Pediatricians, General
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed. Excludes "Family Medicine Physicians" (29-1215) and "General Internal Medicine Physicians" (29-1216).
Examples: Internal Medicine Pediatrician, Paediatrician, Pediatric Cardiologist, Pediatrist, Primary Care Pediatrician
29-1222Physicians, Pathologists
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Examples: Clinical Pathologist, Immunopathologist, Neuropathologist
29-1223Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders. Excludes "Clinical and Counseling Psychologists" (19-3033) and "School Psychologists" (19-3034).
Examples: Addiction Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatrist, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist
29-1224Radiologists
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
Examples: Diagnostic Radiologist, Interventional Radiologist
29-1229Physicians, All Other
All physicians not listed separately.
Examples: Gastroenterologist, Oncologist, Pulmonologist
Law Enforcement
Formal SOC name: Law Enforcement Workers33-3000
33-3011Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
Examples: Court Bailiff, Court Security Officer, Deputy Bailiff
33-3012Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Examples: Certified Detention Deputy, Juvenile Corrections Officer, Prison Guard
33-3021Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Excludes "Private Detectives and Investigators" (33-9021).
Examples: Deputy United States Marshal, Homicide Detective, Narcotics Investigator
33-3031Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Examples: Conservation Enforcement Officer, Wildlife and Game Protector, Wildlife Officer
33-3041Parking Enforcement Workers
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Examples: Meter Maid, Parking Enforcement Officer
33-3051Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Examples: Border Patrol Officer, Campus Police Officer, Motorcycle Police, Park Police, State Trooper
33-3052Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Examples: Railroad Detective, Track Patrol, Transit Authority Police
Restaurant Servers
Formal SOC name: Food and Beverage Serving Workers35-3000
35-3011Bartenders
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Examples: Barkeep, Mixologist, Taproom Attendant
35-3023Fast Food and Counter Workers
Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages. Counter attendants who also wait tables are included in "Waiters and Waitresses" (35-3031).
Examples: Barista, Cafeteria Server, Ice Cream Server, Mess Attendant, Snack Bar Attendant
35-3031Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes "Fast Food and Counter Workers" (35-3023).
Examples: Cocktail Server, Dining Car Server, Wine Steward
35-3041Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars. Excludes "Fast Food and Counter Workers" (35-3023) and "Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers" (41-9091).
Examples: Boat Hop, Hospital Food Service Worker, Room Service Food Server
Janitors and Cleaners
Formal SOC name: Building Cleaning Workers37-2010
37-2011Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Examples: Industrial Plant Custodian, School Custodian, Window Washer
37-2012Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Examples: Chambermaid, House Cleaner, Housekeeping Staff
Services Sales Representatives
Formal SOC name: Sales Representatives, Services41-3000
41-3011Advertising Sales Agents
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Examples: Advertising Account Executive, Display Advertising Sales Representative, Yellow Pages Space Salesperson
41-3021Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Examples: Life Insurance Salesperson, Pension Agent
41-3031Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Examples: Foreign Exchange Trader, Investment Banker, Securities Trader, Stock Broker
41-3041Travel Agents
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.
Examples: Corporate Travel Expert, Travel Service Consultant
41-3091Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems. Excludes "Advertising Sales Agents" (41-3011), "Insurance Sales Agents" (41-3021), "Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents" (41-3031), "Travel Agents" (41-3041), "Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing" (41-4010), and "Telemarketers" (41-9041).
Examples: Business Services Sales Representative, Membership Solicitor, Pest Control Service Sales Agent
Construction Workers
Formal SOC name: Construction Trades Workers47-2000
47-2011Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Examples: Boiler Installer, Boiler Mechanic, Boiler Tester
47-2021Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terracotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011). Excludes "Stonemasons" (47-2022).
Examples: Adobe Layer, Brick Chimney Builder, Refractory Bricklayer
47-2022Stonemasons
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Examples: Curbstone Setter, Granite Setter, Monument Mason
47-2031Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Examples: Building Carpenter, Custom Wood Stair Builder, Wood Floor Layer
47-2041Carpet Installers
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Excludes "Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles" (47-2042).
Examples: Carpet Layer, Wall-to-Wall Carpet Installer
47-2042Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Examples: Composition Floor Layer, Cork Floor Installer, Linoleum Installer, Shock-Absorption Floor Layer
47-2043Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.
Examples: Floor Sanding Machine Operator, Floor Scraper, Hardwood Finisher
47-2044Tile and Stone Setters
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Examples: Ceramic Tile Installer, Hard Tile Setter, Marble Ceiling Installer, Parquet Floor Layer
47-2051Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints. Installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units are classified in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).
Examples: Cement Patcher, Concrete Floor Installer, Concrete Swimming Pool Installer
47-2053Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
Examples: Onyx-Chip Terrazzo Worker, Terrazzo Grinder, Terrazzo Setter
47-2061Construction Laborers
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Construction laborers who primarily assist a particular craft worker are classified under "Helpers, Construction Trades" (47-3010). Excludes "Hazardous Materials Removal Workers" (47-4041).
Examples: Air Hammer Operator, Construction Craft Laborer, Construction Trench Digger
47-2071Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
Examples: Asphalt Roller Operator, Blacktop-Paver Operator
47-2072Pile Driver Operators
Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
Examples: Hydraulic Pile Hammer Operator, Vibratory Pile Driver
47-2073Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Excludes "Extraction Workers" (47-5000) and "Crane and Tower Operators" (53-7021).
Examples: Construction Bulldozer Operator, Road Grader, Steam Shovel Operator
47-2081Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material. Excludes "Carpenters" (47-2031), "Carpet Installers" (47-2041), and "Tile and Stone Setters" (47-2044).
Examples: Acoustical Ceiling Installer, Drywall Finisher, Sheet Rock Hanger
47-2082Tapers
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Examples: Drywall Taper, Sheet Rock Taper, Wall Taper
47-2111Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Examples: Electrical Sign Wirer, Master Electrician, Solar Photovoltaic Electrician
47-2121Glaziers
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Examples: Plate Glass Installer, Stained Glass Joiner
47-2131Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
Examples: Ceiling Insulation Blower, Composition Weatherboard Installer, Interior Surface Insulation Worker
47-2132Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Examples: Boiler Coverer, Pipe Coverer, Pipe Insulator
47-2141Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Excludes "Paperhangers" (47-2142).
Examples: Bridge Painter, House Painter, Traffic Line Painter
47-2142Paperhangers
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered.
Examples: Billboard Poster, Wall Covering Installer, Wallpaperer
47-2151Pipelayers
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Excludes "Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers" (51-4121).
Examples: Cast-Iron Drain Pipe Layer, Trench Pipe Layer, Water Main Pipe Layer
47-2152Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
Examples: Fire Sprinkler Installer, Solar Thermal Installer, Sprinkler Fitter
47-2161Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Examples: Ornamental Plasterer, Stucco Worker, Swimming Pool Plasterer
47-2171Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.
Examples: Post Tensioning Ironworker, Steel Rod Buster
47-2181Roofers
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
Examples: Hot Tar Roofer, Shingles Roofer, Terra Cotta Roofer
47-2211Sheet Metal Workers
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
Examples: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Sheet Metal Installer, Sheet Metal Former, Tinsmith
47-2221Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. Excludes "Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers" (47-2171).
Examples: Bridge Ironworker, Precast Concrete Ironworker, Wind Turbine Erector
47-2231Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks. Excludes solar PV electricians who are included in "Electricians" (47-2111) and solar thermal installers who are included in "Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters" (47-2152).
Examples: Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Technician, Solar PV Installer
Laborers and Movers
Formal SOC name: Laborers and Material Movers53-7060
53-7061Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses. Excludes "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners" (37-2011).
Examples: Aircraft Cleaner, Auto Detailer, Car Wash Attendant
53-7062Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified. Excludes "Construction Laborers" (47-2061) and "Helpers, Construction Trades" (47-3011 through 47-3019). Excludes "Material Moving Workers" (53-7011 through 53-7199) who use power equipment.
Examples: Cargo Handler, Wharf Laborer
53-7063Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Examples: Hopper Filler, Spinning Doffer
53-7064Packers and Packagers, Hand
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Examples: Egg Packer, Gift Wrapper, Grocery Store Bagger
53-7065Stockers and Order Fillers
Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays. Excludes "Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks" (43-5071), "Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand" (53-7062), and "Packers and Packagers, Hand" (53-7064).
Examples: Night Stocker, Store Stocker, Warehouse Stocker