The 2000 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. All workers are classified into one of over 820 occupations according to their occupational definition. To facilitate classification, occupations are combined to form 23 major groups, 96 minor groups, and 449 broad occupations. Each broad occupation includes detailed occupation(s) requiring similar job duties, skills, education, or experience. General questions concerning the SOC may be sent by email or faxed to 202-691-6444.

Announcement

NEW Important News about 2010 SOC Revision

On January 21, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Federal Register notice detailing its final decisions for revising the 2000 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for 2010. Please see below for more detailed information.

SOC Classification System

 

SOC Publications

 

SOC Revision

Important News about 2010 SOC Revision

On January 21, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Federal Register notice detailing the final decisions for the 2010 SOC. Please refer to the PDF version available below for more detailed information. As noted in the Federal Register notice of January 21, 2009, the SOCPC responses to the comments received in response to the previous Federal Register notice, and the 2010 SOC Structure are provided below.

 

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Contacts

For additional information concerning the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system , contact us at:
  • Email: Contact us
  • Telephone number: 202-691-6500
  • Fax number: 202-691-6444
  • Mail address: Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, Suite 2135, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20212-0001