Below is a list of professions as compiled and provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Twenty three major job categories are first provided followed by specific jobs within those categories.  Clicking on any category will redirect to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, but will not be directed/linked directly to the items clicked; therefore, make note of the name and category or position number.

2018 Standard Occupational Classification System

NOTE: The information on this page relates to the 2018 SOC, please see the 2010 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

Each occupation in the 2018 SOC is placed within one of these 23 major groups:

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11-0000  Management Occupations

13-0000  Business and Financial Operations Occupations

15-0000  Computer and Mathematical Occupations

17-0000  Architecture and Engineering Occupations

19-0000  Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

21-0000  Community and Social Service Occupations

23-0000  Legal Occupations

25-0000  Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

27-0000  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

29-0000  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

31-0000  Healthcare Support Occupations

33-0000  Protective Service Occupations

35-0000  Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

37-0000  Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

39-0000  Personal Care and Service Occupations

41-0000  Sales and Related Occupations

43-0000  Office and Administrative Support Occupations

45-0000  Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

47-0000  Construction and Extraction Occupations

49-0000  Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

51-0000  Production Occupations

53-0000  Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

55-0000  Military Specific Occupations

 

Last Modified Date: April 17, 2020