What are the Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes?
The Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes are a standard set of codes used to classify occupations. More than 820 occupations are grouped into broad occupations, major groups, and minor groups according to job duties, skills, education, and experience. The use of SOC codes simplifies the process that federal, state, and other agencies use to report information about occupations to each other. For more information about SOC codes, refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics SOC webpage.
