Table C.1. Average annual U.S. energy and mining private sector employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | 125,818 | 134,858 | 146,081 | 160,081 | 160,688 | 158,423 |
212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | 211,321 | 219,243 | 219,932 | 223,149 | 206,769 | 203,498 |
213 | Support Activities for Mining | 223,277 | 262,498 | 294,264 | 330,168 | 273,910 | 289,709 |
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 398,381 | 394,403 | 395,970 | 402,504 | 404,500 | 395,960 |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 106,478 | 106,351 | 106,287 | 107,988 | 108,915 | 108,605 |
22133 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply | 1,913 | 1,777 | 1,771 | 1,857 | 1,995 | 1,935 |
2371 | Utility System Construction | 393,908 | 424,661 | 444,931 | 447,404 | 393,857 | 380,665 |
324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 112,241 | 113,056 | 115,169 | 116,248 | 114,506 | 110,972 |
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 464,836 | 463,139 | 455,683 | 443,867 | 363,744 | 361,211 |
33313 | Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | 55,692 | 63,627 | 71,677 | 75,690 | 71,574 | 70,335 |
333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 19,484 | 19,797 | 21,663 | 25,037 | 26,093 | 26,646 |
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 37,910 | 38,676 | 40,303 | 41,116 | 41,384 | 42,265 |
TOTAL | 2,151,259 | 2,242,086 | 2,313,731 | 2,375,109 | 2,167,935 | 2,150,224 |
SOURCE: BLS 2011d. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.2. Average annual U.S. energy and mining federal government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | ||||||
212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | ||||||
213 | Support Activities for Mining | ||||||
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 12,525 | 12,437 | 12,315 | 12,033 | 12,381 | 12,801 |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | ||||||
22133 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply | ||||||
2371 | Utility System Construction | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | ||||||
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | ||||||
33313 | Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | ||||||
333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | ||||||
486 | Pipeline Transportation | ||||||
TOTAL | 12,531 | 12,443 | 12,321 | 12,038 | 12,386 | 12,806 |
NOTE: A blank cell indicates data is not disclosable or is not applicable. SOURCE: BLS 2011d. Table C.3. Average annual U.S. energy and mining state government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | ||||||
212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | ||||||
213 | Support Activities for Mining | ||||||
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 4,015 | 3,961 | 3,962 | 3,856 | 3,873 | 3,849 |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | ||||||
22133 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply | ||||||
2371 | Utility System Construction | ||||||
324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | ||||||
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | ||||||
33313 | Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | ||||||
333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | ||||||
486 | Pipeline Transportation | ||||||
TOTAL | 4,015 | 3,961 | 3,962 | 3,856 | 3,873 | 3,849 |
NOTE: A blank cell indicates data is not disclosable or is not applicable. Source: BLS 2011d.
Table C.4. Average annual U.S. energy and mining local government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | ||||||
212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | 559 | 448 | 349 | 268 | ||
213 | Support Activities for Mining | ||||||
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 74,101 | 73,879 | 75,859 | 77,135 | 78,031 | 76,623 |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 8,916 | 8,819 | 8,654 | 7,872 | 7,870 | 6,533 |
22133 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply | 110 | 110 | 110 | 108 | 111 | 256 |
2371 | Utility System Construction | 830 | 892 | 1,077 | 1,388 | 1,395 | 1,597 |
324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | ||||||
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | ||||||
33313 | Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | ||||||
333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | ||||||
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 1,718 | 1,687 | 913 | 926 | 901 | 886 |
TOTAL | 86,234 | 85,835 | 86,613 | 87,429 | 88,657 | 86,163 |
NOTE: A blank cell indicates data is not disclosable or is not applicable. Source: BLS 2011d.
Table C.5. Mapping of U.S. energy and mining NAICS industries to Census industries.
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | Census Code | Census Title |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | 0370 | Oil and gas extraction |
212 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | 0380 | Coal mining |
0390 | Metal ore mining | ||
0470 | Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying | ||
213 | Support Activities for Mining | 0490 | Support activities for mining |
2211 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 0570 | Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 0580 | Natural gas distribution |
0590 | Electric and gas, and other combinations1 | ||
22133 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply | 0670 | Water, steam, air-conditioning, and irrigation systems2 |
2371 | Utility System Construction | N/A | N/A3 |
324 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 2070-2090 | Petroleum and coal products manufacturing |
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 2670-2990 | Primary metals and fabricated metal products manufacturing4 |
33313 | Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | 3080 | Construction, and mining and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing5 |
333611 | Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 3180 | Engines, turbines, and power transmission equipment manufacturing6 |
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 6270 | Pipeline transportation |
1 Parts of both NAICS 2211 and 2212.
2 Includes NAICS 22131 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems)
3 The Census industry coding system has a single code representing the entire construction sector (NAICS 23)
4 Includes NAICS 332 (Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
5 Includes NAICS 33312 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing)
6 Includes NAICS 333612 (Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing), 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing).
SOURCE: BLS 2011d,e.
Table C.6. Employment estimates for U.S. private sector energy and mining occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
11-1011 | Chief Executives | 5,110 | 0.26% | 2.2% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 39,810 | 2.00% | 2.5% |
11-2021 | Marketing Managers | 1,870 | 0.09% | 1.2% |
11-2022 | Sales Managers | 3,070 | 0.15% | 1.0% |
11-2031 | Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 590 | 0.03% | 1.3% |
11-3011 | Administrative Services Managers | 3,500 | 0.18% | 1.9% |
11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,290 | 0.12% | 0.9% |
11-3031 | Financial Managers | 7,170 | 0.36% | 1.7% |
11-3051 | Industrial Production Managers | 9,500 | 0.48% | 6.7% |
11-3061 | Purchasing Managers | 1,340 | 0.07% | 2.3% |
11-3071 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 1,490 | 0.07% | 2.0% |
11-3111 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | 550 | 0.03% | 2.1% |
11-3121 | Human Resources Managers | 1,490 | 0.07% | 2.8% |
11-3131 | Training and Development Managers | 340 | 0.02% | 1.4% |
11-9021 | Construction Managers | 10,820 | 0.54% | 5.9% |
11-9041 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,150 | 0.36% | 4.5% |
11-9121 | Natural Sciences Managers | 310 | 0.02% | 1.0% |
11-9141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1,690 | 0.09% | 1.2% |
11-9161 | Emergency Management Directors | 310 | 0.02% | 8.1% |
11-9199 | Managers, All Other | 6,850 | 0.34% | 3.0% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
13-1021 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | 50 | 0.00% | 0.5% |
13-1022 | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 170 | 0.01% | 0.2% |
13-1023 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 8,550 | 0.43% | 4.0% |
13-1031 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 170 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
13-1041 | Compliance Officers | 4,260 | 0.21% | 4.8% |
13-1051 | Cost Estimators | 6,050 | 0.30% | 3.3% |
13-1078 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | 4,240 | 0.21% | 1.3% |
13-1081 | Logisticians | 3,520 | 0.18% | 4.6% |
13-1111 | Management Analysts | 7,800 | 0.39% | 1.8% |
13-1141 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 1,520 | 0.08% | 1.8% |
13-1151 | Training and Development Specialists | 4,490 | 0.23% | 2.5% |
13-1161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 2,820 | 0.14% | 1.1% |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 14,730 | 0.74% | 2.3% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 20,810 | 1.05% | 2.2% |
13-2021 | Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 40 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
13-2031 | Budget Analysts | 430 | 0.02% | 1.6% |
13-2041 | Credit Analysts | 220 | 0.01% | 0.4% |
13-2051 | Financial Analysts | 4,710 | 0.24% | 2.2% |
13-2061 | Financial Examiners | 70 | 0.00% | 0.4% |
13-2099 | Financial Specialists, All Other | 800 | 0.04% | 0.7% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
15-1111 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 30 | 0.00% | 0.2% |
15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | 7,230 | 0.36% | 1.6% |
15-1131 | Computer Programmers | 1,670 | 0.08% | 0.5% |
15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | 1,920 | 0.10% | 0.4% |
15-1133 | Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,340 | 0.07% | 0.4% |
15-1141 | Database Administrators | 740 | 0.04% | 0.8% |
15-1142 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 3,750 | 0.19% | 1.3% |
15-1150 | Computer Support Specialists | 4,590 | 0.23% | 0.9% |
15-1179 | Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects | 1,840 | 0.09% | 0.8% |
15-1799 | Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,470 | 0.07% | 1.5% |
15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | 580 | 0.03% | 1.2% |
17-1021 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 290 | 0.01% | 4.0% |
17-1022 | Surveyors | 1,390 | 0.07% | 3.6% |
17-2041 | Chemical Engineers | 2,540 | 0.13% | 9.5% |
17-2051 | Civil Engineers | 5,630 | 0.28% | 3.2% |
17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | |||
17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | 17,370 | 0.87% | 12.4% |
17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 640 | 0.03% | 0.6% |
17-2081 | Environmental Engineers | 1,950 | 0.10% | 5.6% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 2,160 | 0.11% | 11.1% |
17-2112 | Industrial Engineers | 7,120 | 0.36% | 3.5% |
17-2131 | Materials Engineers | 2,920 | 0.15% | 14.5% |
17-2141 | Mechanical Engineers | 5,050 | 0.25% | 2.3% |
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2,870 | 0.14% | 50.4% |
17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | 6,760 | 0.34% | 44.2% |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 20,610 | 1.04% | 74.4% |
17-2199 | Engineers, All Other | 7,890 | 0.40% | 7.5% |
17-3011 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 350 | 0.02% | 0.4% |
17-3012 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 2,370 | 0.12% | 8.5% |
17-3013 | Mechanical Drafters | 1,090 | 0.05% | 1.7% |
17-3019 | Drafters, All Other | 500 | 0.03% | 3.4% |
17-3022 | Civil Engineering Technicians | 950 | 0.05% | 2.3% |
17-3023 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | 11,290 | 0.57% | 9.0% |
17-3024 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 910 | 0.05% | 5.9% |
17-3025 | Environmental Engineering Technicians | 730 | 0.04% | 4.9% |
17-3026 | Industrial Engineering Technicians | 2,210 | 0.11% | 3.7% |
17-3027 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 1,860 | 0.09% | 4.3% |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 5,060 | 0.25% | 12.3% |
17-3031 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 3,040 | 0.15% | 7.1% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
19-1032 | Foresters | 210 | 0.01% | 8.0% |
19-2012 | Physicists | 220 | 0.01% | 1.9% |
19-2031 | Chemists | 1,930 | 0.10% | 2.9% |
19-2032 | Materials Scientists | 40 | 0.00% | 0.5% |
19-2041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1,890 | 0.10% | 4.7% |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 8,240 | 0.41% | 34.5% |
19-2099 | Physical Scientists, All Other | 480 | 0.02% | 4.1% |
19-3011 | Economists | 90 | 0.00% | 1.6% |
19-3051 | Urban and Regional Planners | |||
19-4031 | Chemical Technicians | 3,850 | 0.19% | 6.9% |
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 8,710 | 0.44% | 65.7% |
19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | 3,140 | 0.16% | 46.4% |
19-4091 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 660 | 0.03% | 3.9% |
19-4099 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 360 | 0.02% | 1.1% |
23-1011 | Lawyers | 2,120 | 0.11% | 0.5% |
23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 410 | 0.02% | 0.2% |
23-2093 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 1,160 | 0.06% | 2.4% |
23-2099 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | |||
25-9021 | Farm and Home Management Advisors | 40 | 0.00% | 1.5% |
25-9031 | Instructional Coordinators | 30 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
27-1021 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | 40 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
27-1024 | Graphic Designers | 190 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
27-3031 | Public Relations Specialists | 1,570 | 0.08% | 0.8% |
27-3041 | Editors | 40 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
27-3042 | Technical Writers | |||
29-1111 | Registered Nurses | 130 | 0.01% | 0.0% |
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 4,790 | 0.24% | 15.2% |
29-9012 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 940 | 0.05% | 13.6% |
33-1099 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | 310 | 0.02% | 0.8% |
33-9021 | Private Detectives and Investigators | 90 | 0.00% | 0.4% |
33-9032 | Security Guards | 5,100 | 0.26% | 0.6% |
33-9091 | Crossing Guards | 550 | 0.03% | 4.1% |
33-9099 | Protective Service Workers, All Other | 430 | 0.02% | 1.3% |
35-2012 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 130 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
35-2019 | Cooks, All Other | |||
35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | |||
37-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 320 | 0.02% | 0.4% |
37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,270 | 0.21% | 0.3% |
37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,670 | 0.08% | 0.2% |
37-3013 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1,260 | 0.06% | 3.7% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
41-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 170 | 0.01% | 0.0% |
41-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 1,190 | 0.06% | 0.5% |
41-2011 | Cashiers | 1,950 | 0.10% | 0.1% |
41-2022 | Parts Salespersons | 40 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
41-2031 | Retail Salespersons | 300 | 0.02% | 0.0% |
41-3031 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 590 | 0.03% | 0.2% |
41-3099 | Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 4,590 | 0.23% | 0.9% |
41-4011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 2,560 | 0.13% | 0.7% |
41-4012 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 12,120 | 0.61% | 0.9% |
41-9021 | Real Estate Brokers | 60 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
41-9022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | 610 | 0.03% | 0.4% |
41-9031 | Sales Engineers | 240 | 0.01% | 0.4% |
41-9799 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 680 | 0.03% | 0.5% |
43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 14,930 | 0.75% | 1.2% |
43-2011 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | 100 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
43-3011 | Bill and Account Collectors | 2,800 | 0.14% | 0.7% |
43-3021 | Billing and Posting Clerks | 4,730 | 0.24% | 1.0% |
43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 23,240 | 1.17% | 1.6% |
43-3051 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 4,040 | 0.20% | 2.7% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
43-3061 | Procurement Clerks | 490 | 0.02% | 1.0% |
43-4041 | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 80 | 0.00% | 0.2% |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 32,280 | 1.62% | 1.6% |
43-4071 | File Clerks | 620 | 0.03% | 0.4% |
43-4151 | Order Clerks | 350 | 0.02% | 0.2% |
43-4161 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 1,680 | 0.08% | 1.5% |
43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 4,260 | 0.21% | 0.5% |
43-4199 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 250 | 0.01% | 0.3% |
43-5021 | Couriers and Messengers | 40 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
43-5032 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 6,280 | 0.32% | 3.8% |
43-5041 | Meter Readers, Utilities | 15,840 | 0.80% | 68.4% |
43-5061 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 9,270 | 0.47% | 3.7% |
43-5071 | Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 6,710 | 0.34% | 1.0% |
43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 8,090 | 0.41% | 0.5% |
43-5111 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 1,860 | 0.09% | 2.9% |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 17,190 | 0.86% | 1.9% |
43-6012 | Legal Secretaries | 120 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 22,360 | 1.12% | 1.6% |
43-9011 | Computer Operators | 140 | 0.01% | 0.2% |
43-9021 | Data Entry Keyers | 500 | 0.03% | 0.3% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
43-9022 | Word Processors and Typists | 330 | 0.02% | 1.0% |
43-9051 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | 240 | 0.01% | 0.2% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 31,250 | 1.57% | 1.4% |
43-9071 | Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | |||
43-9799 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 1,400 | 0.07% | 1.0% |
45-2093 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 100 | 0.01% | 0.3% |
45-2099 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | |||
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 56,110 | 2.82% | 13.1% |
47-2011 | Boilermakers | 2,550 | 0.13% | 13.7% |
47-2021 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 440 | 0.02% | 0.7% |
47-2031 | Carpenters | 6,870 | 0.35% | 1.1% |
47-2051 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 2,810 | 0.14% | 2.0% |
47-2061 | Construction Laborers | 87,300 | 4.39% | 11.8% |
47-2071 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 1,930 | 0.10% | 5.3% |
47-2072 | Pile-Driver Operators | 530 | 0.03% | 12.9% |
47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 72,150 | 3.63% | 27.5% |
47-2111 | Electricians | 28,050 | 1.41% | 5.8% |
47-2132 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 790 | 0.04% | 2.9% |
47-2141 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1,060 | 0.05% | 0.6% |
47-2151 | Pipelayers | 18,000 | 0.91% | 55.4% |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 24,190 | 1.22% | 7.2% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
47-2171 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 320 | 0.02% | 1.6% |
47-2211 | Sheet Metal Workers | 70 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
47-2221 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 2,460 | 0.12% | 4.2% |
47-3012 | Helpers--Carpenters | 660 | 0.03% | 1.4% |
47-3013 | Helpers--Electricians | 680 | 0.03% | 1.0% |
47-3014 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | |||
47-3015 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 5,240 | 0.26% | 9.2% |
47-3019 | Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 840 | 0.04% | 4.6% |
47-4011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | 1,350 | 0.07% | 3.6% |
47-4041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 370 | 0.02% | 1.0% |
47-4051 | Highway Maintenance Workers | 90 | 0.00% | 1.9% |
47-4061 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 70 | 0.00% | 0.5% |
47-4071 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 600 | 0.03% | 3.5% |
47-4799 | Construction and Related Workers, All Other | 870 | 0.04% | 2.5% |
47-5011 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 16,790 | 0.84% | 99.2% |
47-5012 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 19,620 | 0.99% | 97.1% |
47-5013 | Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining | 34,650 | 1.74% | 94.6% |
47-5021 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 11,410 | 0.57% | 71.0% |
47-5031 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | 2,060 | 0.10% | 52.3% |
47-5041 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 13,010 | 0.65% | 99.6% |
47-5042 | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators | 6,240 | 0.31% | 94.1% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
47-5049 | Mining Machine Operators, All Other | 2,620 | 0.13% | 81.9% |
47-5051 | Rock Splitters, Quarry | 2,700 | 0.14% | 79.6% |
47-5061 | Roof Bolters, Mining | 5,560 | 0.28% | 99.1% |
47-5071 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 46,650 | 2.35% | 95.4% |
47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 21,930 | 1.10% | 93.9% |
47-5099 | Extraction Workers, All Other | 5,470 | 0.28% | 84.2% |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 32,630 | 1.64% | 9.2% |
49-2011 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | |||
49-2021 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs | 110 | 0.01% | 1.3% |
49-2022 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 670 | 0.03% | 0.4% |
49-2092 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 180 | 0.01% | 1.0% |
49-2093 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 50 | 0.00% | 0.5% |
49-2094 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 2,760 | 0.14% | 5.2% |
49-2095 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 17,970 | 0.90% | 89.2% |
49-3011 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 50 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
49-3023 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 3,440 | 0.17% | 0.6% |
49-3031 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 7,970 | 0.40% | 4.3% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
49-3041 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | |||
49-3042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 14,640 | 0.74% | 16.3% |
49-3043 | Rail Car Repairers | 180 | 0.01% | 1.0% |
49-3093 | Tire Repairers and Changers | 150 | 0.01% | 0.2% |
49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 22,960 | 1.16% | 65.6% |
49-9021 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 1,000 | 0.05% | 0.5% |
49-9031 | Home Appliance Repairers | 1,160 | 0.06% | 3.5% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 39,090 | 1.97% | 15.0% |
49-9043 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 7,160 | 0.36% | 11.1% |
49-9044 | Millwrights | 4,520 | 0.23% | 12.4% |
49-9045 | Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | 1,000 | 0.05% | 48.5% |
49-9051 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 81,790 | 4.11% | 90.2% |
49-9052 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 16,450 | 0.83% | 10.6% |
49-9069 | Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | 290 | 0.01% | 3.1% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 38,320 | 1.93% | 3.9% |
49-9092 | Commercial Divers | 630 | 0.03% | 17.2% |
49-9096 | Riggers | 2,880 | 0.14% | 23.6% |
49-9098 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 9,000 | 0.45% | 8.2% |
49-9799 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 4,350 | 0.22% | 4.3% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 39,340 | 1.98% | 7.4% |
51-2021 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 1,340 | 0.07% | 9.0% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
51-2022 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 120 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
51-2023 | Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 50 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
51-2041 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 860 | 0.04% | 1.1% |
51-2092 | Team Assemblers | 8,910 | 0.45% | 1.0% |
51-2099 | Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other | 1,500 | 0.08% | 0.6% |
51-4011 | Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic | 4,340 | 0.22% | 3.5% |
51-4012 | Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic | 160 | 0.01% | 1.0% |
51-4021 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,940 | 0.60% | 15.7% |
51-4022 | Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2,010 | 0.10% | 9.2% |
51-4023 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 16,370 | 0.82% | 51.3% |
51-4031 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,630 | 0.59% | 6.4% |
51-4032 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,560 | 0.08% | 7.0% |
51-4033 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 8,410 | 0.42% | 12.0% |
51-4034 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,630 | 0.08% | 4.0% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
51-4035 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2,250 | 0.11% | |
51-4041 | Machinists | 8,840 | 0.44% | 2.5% |
51-4051 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 13,160 | 0.66% | 86.5% |
51-4052 | Pourers and Casters, Metal | 10,460 | 0.53% | 93.5% |
51-4061 | Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | 190 | 0.01% | 3.2% |
51-4062 | Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 1,470 | 0.07% | 33.5% |
51-4071 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 7,900 | 0.40% | 78.9% |
51-4072 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,680 | 0.59% | 10.2% |
51-4081 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,980 | 0.20% | 5.7% |
51-4111 | Tool and Die Makers | 2,860 | 0.14% | 4.3% |
51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 24,800 | 1.25% | 8.0% |
51-4122 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 710 | 0.04% | 1.8% |
51-4191 | Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 4,240 | 0.21% | 23.3% |
51-4192 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 80 | 0.00% | 1.0% |
51-4193 | Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,260 | 0.06% | 4.2% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
51-4194 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | 970 | 0.05% | 8.1% |
51-4199 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | 2,570 | 0.13% | 11.2% |
51-8011 | Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 4,300 | 0.22% | 93.9% |
51-8012 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 7,440 | 0.37% | 90.7% |
51-8013 | Power Plant Operators | 30,350 | 1.53% | 92.5% |
51-8021 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | 2,980 | 0.15% | 13.3% |
51-8031 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1,440 | 0.07% | 6.8% |
51-8091 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | 3,170 | 0.16% | 7.4% |
51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | 10,770 | 0.54% | 83.2% |
51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 36,690 | 1.85% | 87.3% |
51-8099 | Plant and System Operators, All Other | 2,490 | 0.13% | |
51-9011 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1,950 | 0.10% | 4.2% |
51-9012 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,170 | 0.16% | 8.4% |
51-9021 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 5,310 | 0.27% | 16.2% |
51-9022 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 4,180 | 0.21% | 15.3% |
51-9023 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4,780 | 0.24% | 3.9% |
51-9032 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 570 | 0.03% | 0.9% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
51-9041 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 840 | 0.04% | 1.3% |
51-9051 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 2,870 | 0.14% | 15.6% |
51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 21,060 | 1.06% | 5.2% |
51-9071 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 50 | 0.00% | 0.2% |
51-9111 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 4,470 | 0.22% | 1.3% |
51-9121 | Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,750 | 0.09% | 2.3% |
51-9192 | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 700 | 0.04% | 3.8% |
51-9195 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 560 | 0.03% | 1.7% |
51-9198 | Helpers--Production Workers | 17,830 | 0.90% | 4.5% |
51-9399 | Production Workers, All Other | 7,620 | 0.38% | 3.4% |
53-1021 | First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,450 | 0.12% | 1.5% |
53-1031 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 5,420 | 0.27% | 3.2% |
53-2012 | Commercial Pilots | 330 | 0.02% | 1.1% |
53-3031 | Driver/Sales Workers | 240 | 0.01% | 0.1% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 41,940 | 2.11% | 2.9% |
53-3033 | Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 2,790 | 0.14% | 0.4% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
53-3099 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 150 | 0.01% | 0.3% |
53-4011 | Locomotive Engineers | 100 | 0.01% | 0.2% |
53-4013 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 360 | 0.02% | 6.5% |
53-5011 | Sailors and Marine Oilers | 270 | 0.01% | 1.0% |
53-5021 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 660 | 0.03% | 2.4% |
53-6031 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | |||
53-6099 | Transportation Workers, All Other | 40 | 0.00% | 0.1% |
53-7011 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | 2,290 | 0.12% | 6.2% |
53-7021 | Crane and Tower Operators | 9,500 | 0.48% | 24.9% |
53-7031 | Dredge Operators | 1,110 | 0.06% | 69.8% |
53-7032 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 17,390 | 0.87% | 37.0% |
53-7033 | Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 2,910 | 0.15% | 95.4% |
53-7041 | Hoist and Winch Operators | 720 | 0.04% | 26.0% |
53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 14,510 | 0.73% | 2.8% |
53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 360 | 0.02% | 0.1% |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 26,960 | 1.36% | 1.4% |
53-7063 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,680 | 0.13% | 2.2% |
53-7064 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | 2,800 | 0.14% | 0.4% |
53-7071 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 3,110 | 0.16% | 79.3% |
53-7072 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 6,010 | 0.30% | 65.5% |
53-7073 | Wellhead Pumpers | 12,820 | 0.64% | 99.0% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Energy and Mining Employment | Percent of Occupation Employment |
53-7111 | Mine Shuttle Car Operators | 3,060 | 0.15% | 99.4% |
53-7121 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | 1,200 | 0.06% | 11.6% |
53-7199 | Material Moving Workers, All Other | 530 | 0.03% | 2.1% |
NOTES: The table includes occupations in the following energy and mining NAICS codes: 211, 212, 213, 2211, 2212, 2371, 324, 331, 486 (and excludes 22133, 33313, and 333611 because data by occupation is not available for these NAICS codes). A blank cell indicates information is not available.
SOURCE: BLS 2012c. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.7. Education, experience, and training requirements for U.S. energy and mining occupations.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
11-1011 | Chief Executives | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | Associate’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-2021 | Marketing Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-2022 | Sales Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-2031 | Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3011 | Administrative Services Managers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3031 | Financial Managers | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3051 | Industrial Production Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3061 | Purchasing Managers | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3071 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | High school diploma or equivalent | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3111 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3121 | Human Resources Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-3131 | Training and Development Managers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
11-9021 | Construction Managers | Associate’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-9041 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-9121 | Natural Sciences Managers | Bachelor’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
11-9141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
11-9161 | Emergency Management Directors | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
11-9199 | Managers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
13-1021 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-1022 | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-1023 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-1031 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-1041 | Compliance Officers | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-1051 | Cost Estimators | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
13-1078 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-1081 | Logisticians | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
13-1111 | Management Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
13-1141 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-1151 | Training and Development Specialists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-1161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | Less than 1 year | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-2021 | Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
13-2031 | Budget Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-2041 | Credit Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-2051 | Financial Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
13-2061 | Financial Examiners | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
13-2099 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
15-1111 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1131 | Computer Programmers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1133 | Software Developers, Systems Software | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1141 | Database Administrators | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
15-1142 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-1150 | Computer Support Specialists | Some college, no degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
15-1179 | Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
15-1799 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-1021 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
17-1022 | Surveyors | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2041 | Chemical Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2051 | Civil Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2072 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2081 | Environmental Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2112 | Industrial Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2131 | Materials Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2141 | Mechanical Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-2199 | Engineers, All Other | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3011 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3012 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
17-3013 | Mechanical Drafters | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3019 | Drafters, All Other | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3022 | Civil Engineering Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3023 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3024 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3025 | Environmental Engineering Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3026 | Industrial Engineering Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3027 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
17-3031 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
19-1032 | Foresters | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-2012 | Physicists | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None | Yes |
19-2031 | Chemists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-2032 | Materials Scientists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
19-2041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-2099 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-3011 | Economists | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-3051 | Urban and Regional Planners | Master’s degree | None | None | Yes |
19-4031 | Chemical Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
19-4091 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
19-4099 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
23-1011 | Lawyers | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None | Yes |
23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
23-2093 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
23-2099 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
25-9021 | Farm and Home Management Advisors | Master’s degree | None | None | Yes |
25-9031 | Instructional Coordinators | Master’s degree | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
27-1021 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
27-1024 | Graphic Designers | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
27-3031 | Public Relations Specialists | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
27-3041 | Editors | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
27-3042 | Technical Writers | Bachelor’s degree | 1 to 5 years | Short-term on-the-job training | Yes |
29-1111 | Registered Nurses | Associate’s degree | None | None | Yes |
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
29-9012 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
33-1099 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
33-9021 | Private Detectives and Investigators | Some college, no degree | 1 to 5 years | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
33-9032 | Security Guards | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
33-9091 | Crossing Guards | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
33-9099 | Protective Service Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
35-2012 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
35-2019 | Cooks, All Other | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
37-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
37-3013 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
41-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
41-1012 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
41-2011 | Cashiers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
41-2022 | Parts Salespersons | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
41-2031 | Retail Salespersons | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
41-3031 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
41-3099 | Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
41-4011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
41-4012 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
41-9021 | Real Estate Brokers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
41-9022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
41-9031 | Sales Engineers | Bachelor’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
41-9799 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
43-2011 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-3011 | Bill and Account Collectors | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
43-3021 | Billing and Posting Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-3051 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-3061 | Procurement Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4041 | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4071 | File Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4151 | Order Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4161 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
43-4199 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5021 | Couriers and Messengers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5032 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5041 | Meter Readers, Utilities | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5061 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5071 | Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-5111 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
43-6012 | Legal Secretaries | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9011 | Computer Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9021 | Data Entry Keyers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9022 | Word Processors and Typists | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9051 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9071 | Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
43-9799 | Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
45-2093 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | ||||
45-2099 | Agricultural Workers, All Other |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | More than 5 years | None | Yes |
47-2011 | Boilermakers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2021 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2031 | Carpenters | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2051 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2061 | Construction Laborers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2071 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2072 | Pile-Driver Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2111 | Electricians | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
47-2132 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2141 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2151 | Pipelayers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2171 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2211 | Sheet Metal Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-2221 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Apprenticeship | Yes |
47-3012 | Helpers--Carpenters | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-3013 | Helpers--Electricians | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-3014 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
47-3015 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-3019 | Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-4011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | High school diploma or equivalent | More than 5 years | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
47-4041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-4051 | Highway Maintenance Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-4061 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-4071 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-4799 | Construction and Related Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5011 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5012 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
47-5013 | Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5021 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5031 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5041 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5042 | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5049 | Mining Machine Operators, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5051 | Rock Splitters, Quarry | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5061 | Roof Bolters, Mining | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5071 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
47-5099 | Extraction Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
49-2011 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None | Yes |
49-2021 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs | Associate’s degree | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-2022 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-2092 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-2093 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-2094 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-2095 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
49-3011 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None | Yes |
49-3023 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-3031 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-3041 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-3042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-3043 | Rail Car Repairers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-3093 | Tire Repairers and Changers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-9021 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9031 | Home Appliance Repairers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9043 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-9044 | Millwrights | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9045 | Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9051 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9052 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9069 | Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | Associate’s degree | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-9092 | Commercial Divers | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
49-9096 | Riggers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
49-9098 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
49-9799 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Postsecondary non-degree award | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
51-2021 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
51-2022 | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
51-2023 | Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
51-2041 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-2092 | Team Assemblers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-2099 | Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4011 | Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-4012 | Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4021 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4022 | Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4023 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4031 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4032 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4033 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-4034 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4035 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4041 | Machinists | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-4051 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4052 | Pourers and Casters, Metal | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4061 | Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-4062 | Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-4071 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4072 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-4081 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4111 | Tool and Die Makers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | High school diploma or equivalent | Less than 1 year | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4122 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4191 | Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4192 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4193 | Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4194 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-4199 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-8011 | Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8012 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8013 | Power Plant Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8021 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8031 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8091 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-8099 | Plant and System Operators, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-9011 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-9012 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9021 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9022 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9023 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9032 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9041 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9051 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9071 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
51-9111 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9121 | Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9192 | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9195 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
51-9198 | Helpers--Production Workers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
51-9399 | Production Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-1021 | First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
53-1031 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | None | Yes |
53-2012 | Commercial Pilots | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
53-3031 | Driver/Sales Workers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | Short-term on-the-job training | Yes |
53-3033 | Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-3099 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-4011 | Locomotive Engineers | High school diploma or equivalent | 1 to 5 years | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
53-4013 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-5011 | Sailors and Marine Oilers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-5021 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Bachelor’s degree | None | None | Yes |
53-6031 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-6099 | Transportation Workers, All Other | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
53-7011 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7021 | Crane and Tower Operators | Less than high school | 1 to 5 years | Long-term on-the-job training | Yes |
53-7031 | Dredge Operators | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7032 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | Less than high school | 1 to 5 years | Moderate-term on-the-job training | Yes |
53-7033 | Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7041 | Hoist and Winch Operators | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Less than high school | Less than 1 year | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7063 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Typical education needed for entry | Work experience in a related occupation | Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency | High Skill? |
53-7064 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7071 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7072 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | Less than high school | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7073 | Wellhead Pumpers | Less than high school | Less than 1 year | Moderate-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7111 | Mine Shuttle Car Operators | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7121 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
53-7199 | Material Moving Workers, All Other | Less than high school | None | Short-term on-the-job training | No |
NOTES: The table above includes occupations in the following energy and mining NAICS codes: 211, 212, 213, 2211, 2212, 2371, 324, 331, 486 (and excludes 22133, 33313, and 333611 because data by occupation is not available for these NAICS codes). A blank cell indicates data is not available. A high skill occupation is one that requires any of the following: (1) post-secondary education, (2) a year or more of experience in a related occupation, or (3) long-term on the job training or apprenticeship.
SOURCE: BLS 2012d. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.8. Instructional programs that feed into key U.S. energy and mining occupations that require post-secondary education.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title |
17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | 14.1001 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
14.1099 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other. | ||
17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 14.1401 | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. |
17-2131 | Materials Engineers | 14.0601 | Ceramic Sciences and Engineering. |
14.1801 | Materials Engineering. | ||
14.2001 | Metallurgical Engineering. | ||
14.2801 | Textile Sciences and Engineering. | ||
14.3201 | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | ||
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 14.0802 | Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. |
14.2101 | Mining and Mineral Engineering. | ||
14.3901 | Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | ||
17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | 14.2301 | Nuclear Engineering. |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 14.0802 | Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. |
14.2501 | Petroleum Engineering. |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.0101 | Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician. |
15.0304 | Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0401 | Biomedical Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0501 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0503 | Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0505 | Solar Energy Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0599 | Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other. | ||
15.0607 | Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0611 | Metallurgical Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0614 | Welding Engineering Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0615 | Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician. | ||
15.0901 | Mining Technology/Technician. |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.1103 | Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician. |
15.1203 | Computer Hardware Technology/Technician. | ||
15.1503 | Packaging Science. | ||
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 30.3201 | Marine Sciences. |
40.0601 | Geology/Earth Science, General. | ||
40.0602 | Geochemistry. | ||
40.0603 | Geophysics and Seismology. | ||
40.0604 | Paleontology. | ||
40.0606 | Geochemistry and Petrology. | ||
40.0607 | Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. | ||
40.0699 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | ||
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 15.0903 | Petroleum Technology/Technician. |
15.0999 | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | 15.1401 | Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician. |
41.0204 | Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician. | ||
41.0205 | Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician. | ||
41.0299 | Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other. | ||
51.0916 | Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician. | ||
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 15.0701 | Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 15.0703 | Industrial Safety Technology/Technician. | |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 51.2202 | Environmental Health. | |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 51.2206 | Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene. | |
49-2095 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | NO MATCH | NO MATCH |
SOURCE: NCES, 2010, BLS, 2012g.
Table C.9. Number of U.S. degrees and certificates conferred across instructional programs related to key U.S. energy and mining occupations that require post-secondary education, 2005-2009.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Degree Level | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | Doctorate degrees | 1,567 | 1,863 | 2,048 | 2,006 | 1,819 |
Master’s degrees | 9,107 | 8,265 | 7,828 | 8,719 | 9,281 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 14,453 | 14,225 | 13,376 | 12,618 | 11,862 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 219 | 178 | 157 | 163 | 180 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 63 | 67 | 68 | 77 | 78 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 6 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 2 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | . | . | . | . | 11 | ||
17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Doctorate degrees | 111 | 107 | 121 | 144 | 134 |
Master’s degrees | 642 | 589 | 539 | 555 | 560 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 468 | 432 | 441 | 504 | 570 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 13 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 14 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Degree Level | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
17-2131 | Materials Engineers | Doctorate degrees | 449 | 519 | 540 | 534 | 542 |
Master’s degrees | 755 | 726 | 699 | 694 | 719 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 929 | 954 | 1,007 | 1,122 | 1,096 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 2 | 2 | . | 2 | 1 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | . | . | . | 2 | 1 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 1 | . | . | 2 | 1 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | . | . | 1 | . | 1 | ||
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Doctorate degrees | 15 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 14 |
Master’s degrees | 83 | 86 | 97 | 118 | 131 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 198 | 214 | 248 | 260 | 309 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | . | 1 | . | . | . | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | . | . | . | 2 | 5 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | . | . | . | 3 | 2 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 1 | . | 1 | . | . | ||
17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | Doctorate degrees | 78 | 80 | 84 | 100 | 81 |
Master’s degrees | 160 | 221 | 227 | 249 | 252 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 264 | 360 | 384 | 430 | 373 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | . | . | 2 | . | 3 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | . | . | . | 11 | 25 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Degree Level | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | Doctorate degrees | 49 | 45 | 37 | 48 | 52 |
Master’s degrees | 248 | 253 | 225 | 242 | 251 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 322 | 353 | 450 | 521 | 690 | ||
Associate’s degrees | . | 1 | 3 | . | 1 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 1 | . | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | . | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | . | . | . | 3 | 3 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 2 | 4 | 6 | . | 1 | ||
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Doctorate degrees | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
Master’s degrees | 78 | 80 | 88 | 82 | 101 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 645 | 692 | 840 | 832 | 819 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 2,908 | 2,776 | 2,898 | 2,860 | 2,992 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 1 | . | . | . | . | ||
2 but less than 4 year certificates | 119 | 51 | 59 | 13 | 16 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 1,048 | 996 | 899 | 860 | 1,049 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 803 | 691 | 727 | 930 | 1,135 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Degree Level | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Doctorate degrees | 463 | 500 | 633 | 573 | 611 |
Master’s degrees | 1,412 | 1,471 | 1,411 | 1,330 | 1,315 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 3,262 | 3,300 | 3,304 | 3,548 | 3,801 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 43 | 57 | 56 | 59 | 92 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 38 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 19 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 11 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 20 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | ||
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | Master’s degrees | 1 | 3 | 1 | . | 1 |
Bachelor’s degrees | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 46 | 38 | 58 | 73 | 101 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 9 | . | . | . | 29 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 15 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 19 | ||
19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | Master’s degrees | 10 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 23 |
Bachelor’s degrees | 27 | 45 | 107 | 109 | 121 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 80 | 55 | 77 | 110 | 109 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | . | 7 | 6 | 15 | 21 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | Degree Level | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Doctorate degrees | 61 | 61 | 75 | 88 | 67 |
Master’s degrees | 510 | 508 | 515 | 487 | 551 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 692 | 724 | 781 | 816 | 812 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 281 | 286 | 295 | 297 | 372 | ||
Post-master’s certificates | 7 | . | 11 | 14 | 8 | ||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 14 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 23 | ||
2 but less than 4 year certificates | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 49 | 63 | 122 | 88 | 91 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 42 | 48 | 61 | 35 | 68 |
NOTE: The occupations in italics typically require an associate’s degree or higher upon entry; the remaining occupations typically require a bachelor’s degree or higher upon entry.
SOURCE: WebCASPAR, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.10. Number of U.S. degrees and certificates conferred in 2009 for each instructional program related to key U.S. energy and mining occupations that require post-secondary education.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-2071 | Electrical Engineers | 14.1001 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Doctorate degrees | 1,819 |
Master’s degrees | 9,281 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 11,862 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 180 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 78 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 33 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 2 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 11 | ||||
17-2111 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 14.1401 | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 134 |
Master’s degrees | 560 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 570 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 7 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 7 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 14 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-2131 | Materials Engineers | 14.0601 | Ceramic Sciences and Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 7 |
Master’s degrees | 8 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 69 | ||||
14.1801 | Materials Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 434 | ||
Master’s degrees | 572 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 679 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 1 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 1 | ||||
14.2001 | Metallurgical Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 31 | ||
Master’s degrees | 52 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 100 | ||||
14.2801 | Textile Sciences and Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 33 | ||
Master’s degrees | 49 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 181 | ||||
14.3201 | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 37 | ||
Master’s degrees | 38 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 67 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 1 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 1 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 1 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 14.0802 | Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. | Master’s degrees | 5 |
14.2101 | Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 10 | ||
Master’s degrees | 48 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 176 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 1 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 2 | ||||
14.3901 | Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 4 | ||
Master’s degrees | 78 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 133 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 4 | ||||
17-2161 | Nuclear Engineers | 14.2301 | Nuclear Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 81 |
Master’s degrees | 252 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 373 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 3 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 5 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 25 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 14.0802 | Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. | Post-baccalaureate certificates | 7 |
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 3 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 1 | ||||
14.2501 | Petroleum Engineering. | Doctorate degrees | 52 | ||
Master’s degrees | 251 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 690 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 1 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 2 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 5 | ||||
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.0101 | Architectural Engineering Technology/ Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 552 |
Associate’s degrees | 929 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 39 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 343 | ||||
15.0304 | Laser and Optical Technology/ Technician. | Associate’s degrees | 80 | ||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 36 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 31 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.0401 | Biomedical Technology/Technician. | Doctorate degrees | 8 |
Master’s degrees | 20 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 79 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 388 | ||||
2 but less than 4 year certificates | 1 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 41 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 59 | ||||
15.0501 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 14 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 787 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 855 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 572 | ||||
15.0503 | Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician. | Master’s degrees | 25 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 50 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 113 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 26 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 60 | ||||
15.0505 | Solar Energy Technology/Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 21 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 5 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 6 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.0599 | Environmental Control Technologies/ Technicians, Other. | Master’s degrees | 46 |
Bachelor’s degrees | 11 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 471 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 7 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 27 | ||||
15.0607 | Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician. | Master’s degrees | 9 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 85 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 75 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 15 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 13 | ||||
15.0611 | Metallurgical Technology/Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 4 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 71 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 14 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 14 | ||||
15.0901 | Mining Technology/Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 2 | ||
Associate’s degrees | 40 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 2 | ||||
15.1103 | Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician. | Associate’s degrees | 29 | ||
2 but less than 4 year certificates | 15 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 4 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 8 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 15.1203 | Computer Hardware Technology/ Technician. | Master’s degrees | 1 |
Bachelor’s degrees | 1 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 4 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 4 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 8 | ||||
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 40.0601 | Geology/Earth Science, General. | Doctorate degrees | 396 |
Master’s degrees | 1,017 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 3,268 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 51 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 17 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 13 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 1 | ||||
40.0602 | Geochemistry. | Doctorate degrees | 3 | ||
Master’s degrees | 13 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 10 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 2 | ||||
40.0603 | Geophysics and Seismology. | Doctorate degrees | 50 | ||
Master’s degrees | 77 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 86 | ||||
40.0604 | Paleontology. | Master’s degrees | 4 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 40.0607 | Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. | Doctorate degrees | 111 |
Master’s degrees | 137 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 142 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 35 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 6 | ||||
40.0699 | Geological and Earth Sciences/ Geosciences, Other. | Doctorate degrees | 51 | ||
Master’s degrees | 67 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 295 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 6 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 7 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 4 | ||||
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 15.0903 | Petroleum Technology/Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 9 |
Associate’s degrees | 85 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 29 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 19 | ||||
15.0999 | Mining and Petroleum Technologies/ Technicians, Other. | Master’s degrees | 1 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 2 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 16 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
19-4051 | Nuclear Technicians | 15.1401 | Nuclear Engineering Technology/ Technician. | Bachelor’s degrees | 108 |
Associate’s degrees | 39 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 17 | ||||
41.0204 | Industrial Radiologic Technology/ Technician. | Associate’s degrees | 39 | ||
Less than 1 year certificates | 1 | ||||
41.0205 | Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/ Technician. | Master’s degrees | 2 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 2 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 31 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 4 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 4 | ||||
51.0916 | Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician. | Master’s degrees | 21 | ||
Bachelor’s degrees | 11 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 13 | ||||
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 15.0701 | Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. | Master’s degrees | 79 |
Bachelor’s degrees | 449 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 267 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 2 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 81 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 53 |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | CIP Code | CIP Title | Degree Level | Degrees/Certificates Conferred (2009) |
29-9011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 15.0703 | Industrial Safety Technology/ Technician. | 13 | |
74 | |||||
9 | |||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 8 | ||||
Less than 1 year certificates | 15 | ||||
51.2202 | Environmental Health. | Doctorate degrees | 59 | ||
Master’s degrees | 374 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 239 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 16 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 1 | ||||
Post-baccalaureate certificates | 23 | ||||
2 but less than 4 year certificates | 3 | ||||
1 but less than 2 year certificates | 2 | ||||
51.2206 | Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene. | Doctorate degrees | 8 | ||
Master’s degrees | 85 | ||||
Bachelor’s degrees | 50 | ||||
Associate’s degrees | 80 | ||||
Post-master’s certificates | 5 |
NOTE: The occupations in italics typically require an associate’s degree or higher upon entry; the remaining occupations typically require a bachelor’s degree or higher upon entry.
SOURCE: WebCASPAR, 2012.
Table C.11. Average annual U.S. oil and gas private sector employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | 125,818 | 134,858 | 146,081 | 160,081 | 160,688 | 158,423 |
213111 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | 66,691 | 79,818 | 84,525 | 92,640 | 67,756 | 74,491 |
213112 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 145,725 | 171,127 | 197,100 | 223,635 | 193,589 | 201,685 |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 106,478 | 106,351 | 106,287 | 107,988 | 108,915 | 108,605 |
23712 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | 71,826 | 83,379 | 97,095 | 110,975 | 98,214 | 92,039 |
32411 | Petroleum Refineries | 68,427 | 69,124 | 72,337 | 75,099 | 75,588 | 72,689 |
333132 | Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 45,293 | 52,382 | 60,045 | 63,827 | 60,360 | 59,602 |
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 37,910 | 38,676 | 40,303 | 41,116 | 41,384 | 42,265 |
TOTAL | 668,168 | 735,715 | 803,773 | 875,361 | 806,494 | 809,799 |
SOURCE: BLS 2011d.
Table C.12. Average annual U.S. oil and gas local government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | ||||||
213111 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | ||||||
213112 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | ||||||
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 8,916 | 8,819 | 8,654 | 7,872 | 7,870 | 6,533 |
23712 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | 23 | 29 | 19 | 279 | 287 | 280 |
32411 | Petroleum Refineries | ||||||
333132 | Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | ||||||
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 1,718 | 1,687 | 913 | 926 | 901 | 886 |
TOTAL | 10,657 | 10,535 | 9,586 | 9,077 | 9,058 | 7,699 |
NOTE: A blank cell indicates data is not disclosable or is not applicable.
SOURCE: BLS 2011d.
Table C.13. Demographic information for the U.S. oil and gas workforce by Census industry, 2010.
Census industry | Women | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino | 16-19 years | 20-24 years | 25-34 years | 35-44 years | 45-54 years | 55-64 years | 65 years and over | Median age |
U.S. WORKFORCE, 16 YRS+ | 47.2% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 21.7% | 22.0% | 23.9% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 42.0 |
0370: Oil and Gas Extraction | 18.0% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 12.8% | 6.7% | 28.0% | 17.3% | 29.3% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 45.1 | |
0580: Natural Gas Distribution | 28.4% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 37.1% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 47.6 | |
2070: Petroleum refining | 19.9% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 17.1% | 27.1% | 35.3% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 46.0 |
6270: Pipeline Transportation | 16.9% | 3.0% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 14.3% | 25.0% | 33.9% | 19.6% | 1.8% | 45.3 |
NOTES: A blank cell indicates data is not available or is not applicable. Age distribution figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Industries are based on the 2007 Census industry classification.
SOURCE: BLS, 2011e.
Table C.14. Mapping of U.S. oil and gas NAICS industries to Census industries.
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | Census Code | Census Title |
211 | Oil and Gas Extraction | 0370 | Oil and gas extraction |
213111 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | N/A | N/A |
213112 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | N/A | N/A |
2212 | Natural Gas Distribution | 0580 | Natural gas distribution |
23712 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | N/A | N/A |
32411 | Petroleum Refineries | 2070 | Petroleum refining |
333132 | Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
486 | Pipeline Transportation | 6270 | Pipeline transportation |
Table C.15. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
17-2171 | Petroleum Engineers | 13,270 | 8.56% |
47-5071 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 9,680 | 6.24% |
53-7073 | Wellhead Pumpers | 8,020 | 5.17% |
51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 6,450 | 4.16% |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 6,390 | 4.12% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 5,260 | 3.40% |
47-5013 | Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining | 5,160 | 3.33% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 4,910 | 3.17% |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4,310 | 2.78% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 4,060 | 2.62% |
17-2199 | Engineers, All Other | 3,960 | 2.56% |
43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3,780 | 2.44% |
19-4041 | Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 3,730 | 2.40% |
43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,690 | 2.38% |
47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 3,240 | 2.09% |
47-5012 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 3,170 | 2.05% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 2,820 | 1.82% |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,190 | 1.41% |
47-5011 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,050 | 1.32% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,000 | 1.29% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c
Table C.16. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector natural gas distribution (NAICS 2212) occupations.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 9,530 | 8.81% |
49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 8,330 | 7.70% |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 5,600 | 5.18% |
43-5041 | Meter Readers, Utilities | 5,510 | 5.09% |
51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | 4,220 | 3.90% |
49-9051 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2,730 | 2.52% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 2,540 | 2.35% |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 2,400 | 2.22% |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,190 | 2.02% |
47-2061 | Construction Laborers | 1,950 | 1.80% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,940 | 1.79% |
43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,890 | 1.75% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 1,880 | 1.74% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 1,650 | 1.52% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,620 | 1.50% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,460 | 1.35% |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 1,410 | 1.30% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,380 | 1.28% |
13-1111 | Management Analysts | 1,370 | 1.27% |
15-1121 | Computer Systems Analysts | 1,300 | 1.20% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c.
Table C.17. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector pipeline transportation (NAICS 486) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 6,680 | 15.90% |
51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | 3,560 | 8.46% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,330 | 5.55% |
53-7071 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 1,460 | 3.48% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,270 | 3.02% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,120 | 2.67% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 1,050 | 2.50% |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,010 | 2.39% |
49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 970 | 2.32% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 850 | 2.03% |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 750 | 1.79% |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 740 | 1.76% |
17-2051 | Civil Engineers | 710 | 1.70% |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 680 | 1.62% |
49-9799 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 640 | 1.52% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 630 | 1.49% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 530 | 1.26% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 490 | 1.16% |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 450 | 1.07% |
17-3023 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | 440 | 1.06% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c.
Table C.18. Average annual U.S. nuclear energy private sector employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 52,331 | 53,396 | 52,968 | 51,479 | 53,080 | 52,582 |
TOTAL | 52,331 | 53,396 | 52,968 | 51,479 | 53,080 | 52,582 |
SOURCE: BLS, 2011d..
Table C.19. Average annual U.S. nuclear energy federal government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 1,036 | 1,126 | 1,150 | 1,119 | 1,271 | 1,381 |
TOTAL | 1,036 | 1,126 | 1,150 | 1,119 | 1,271 | 1,381 |
SOURCE: BLS, 2011d.
Table C.20. Average annual U.S. nuclear energy local government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 7,253 | 7,224 | 7,316 | 7,461 | 7,606 | 2,815 |
TOTAL | 7,253 | 7,224 | 7,316 | 7,461 | 7,606 | 2,815 |
SOURCE: BLS, 2011d.
Table C.21. Average annual U.S. nonfuel mining private sector employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
2122 | Metal Ore Mining | 29,250 | 31,883 | 35,901 | 40,156 | 34,100 | 35,953 |
2123 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 107,621 | 108,712 | 107,428 | 101,899 | 90,669 | 86,419 |
213114 | Support Activities for Metal Mining | 2,315 | 2,582 | 2,896 | 3,357 | 2,538 | 3,118 |
213115 | Support Activities for Nonmetal Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | 1,773 | 1,888 | 2,216 | 2,428 | 2,064 | 2,290 |
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 464,836 | 463,139 | 455,683 | 443,867 | 363,744 | 361,211 |
TOTAL | 605,795 | 608,204 | 604,124 | 591,707 | 493,115 | 488,991 |
SOURCE: BLS, 2011d.
Table C.22. Average annual U.S. nonfuel mining local government employment, by NAICS code (2005-2010).
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
2122 | Metal Ore Mining | ||||||
2123 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 559 | 448 | 349 | 268 | ||
213114 | Support Activities for Metal Mining | ||||||
213115 | Support Activities for Nonmetal Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | ||||||
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | ||||||
TOTAL | 559 | 448 | 349 | 268 |
NOTE: A blank cell indicates data is not disclosable or is not applicable. Source: BLS, 2011d.
Table C.23. Demographic information for the U.S. nonfuel mining workforce by Census industry, 2010.
Census industry | Women | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino | 16-19 years | 20-24 years | 25-34 years | 35-44 years | 45-54 years | 55-64 years | 65 years and over | Median age |
U.S. WORKFORCE, 16 YRS+ | 47.2% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 21.7% | 22.0% | 23.9% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 42.0 |
0390: Metal Ore Mining | 2.9% | 25.7% | 22.9% | 25.7% | 20.0% | 5.7% | 43.4 | |||||
0470: Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 7.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 12.5% | 5.3% | 21.3% | 16.0% | 32.0% | 20.0% | 5.3% | 47.8 | |
2670: Iron and steel mills and steel product manufacturing | 10.7% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 22.7% | 25.0% | 28.1% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 43.6 |
2680: Aluminum production and processing | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 22.8% | 3.9% | 11.8% | 23.5% | 39.2% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 48.2 | |
2690: Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing | 15.2% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 25.5% | 32.7% | 20.0% | 1.8% | 45.8 | |
2770: Foundries | 16.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 14.0% | 2.5% | 19.8% | 23.5% | 30.9% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 47.2 |
NOTES: A blank cell indicates data is not available or is not applicable. Age distribution figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Industries are based on the 2007 Census industry classification.
SOURCE: BLS, 2011e. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.24. Mapping of U.S. nonfuel mining NAICS industries to Census industries.
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | Census Code | Census Title |
2122 | Metal Ore Mining | 0390 | Metal Ore Mining |
2123 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 0470 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying |
213114 | Support Activities for Metal Mining | N/A | N/A |
213115 | Support Activities for Nonmetal Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | N/A | N/A |
331 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 2670 | Iron and steel mills and steel product manufacturing |
2680 | Aluminum production and processing | ||
2690 | Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing | ||
2770 | Foundries |
Table C.25. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector metal ore mining (NAICS 2112) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 3,040 | 8.92% |
49-3042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 2,860 | 8.40% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,970 | 5.78% |
47-5041 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 1,960 | 5.75% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,450 | 4.26% |
47-2111 | Electricians | 1,130 | 3.32% |
47-5042 | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators | 1,110 | 3.26% |
51-9012 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 900 | 2.64% |
17-2151 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 860 | 2.52% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 840 | 2.47% |
51-9021 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 790 | 2.32% |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 780 | 2.29% |
47-5021 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 780 | 2.29% |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 720 | 2.11% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 560 | 1.64% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
47-5031 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | 530 | 1.56% |
47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 530 | 1.56% |
47-5049 | Mining Machine Operators, All Other | 470 | 1.38% |
19-2042 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 460 | 1.35% |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 420 | 1.23% |
SOURCE: BLS 2012c.
Table C.26. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector nonmetal mining (NAICS 2123) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
51-8093 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 6,680 | 15.90% |
51-8092 | Gas Plant Operators | 3,560 | 8.46% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,330 | 5.55% |
53-7071 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 1,460 | 3.48% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,270 | 3.02% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,120 | 2.67% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 1,050 | 2.50% |
13-1199 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,010 | 2.39% |
49-9012 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 970 | 2.32% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 850 | 2.03% |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 750 | 1.79% |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 740 | 1.76% |
17-2051 | Civil Engineers | 710 | 1.70% |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 680 | 1.62% |
49-9799 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 640 | 1.52% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 630 | 1.49% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 530 | 1.26% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 490 | 1.16% |
17-3029 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 450 | 1.07% |
17-3023 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | 440 | 1.06% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c.
Table C.27. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 16,860 | 4.75% |
51-4023 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 16,370 | 4.61% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 14,850 | 4.18% |
51-4051 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 12,820 | 3.61% |
51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 12,290 | 3.46% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 12,090 | 3.40% |
51-4021 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,940 | 3.36% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
51-9198 | Helpers--Production Workers | 11,770 | 3.31% |
51-4072 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,680 | 3.29% |
51-4031 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 11,630 | 3.27% |
51-4052 | Pourers and Casters, Metal | 10,460 | 2.95% |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,680 | 2.44% |
51-4033 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 8,410 | 2.37% |
51-4071 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 7,900 | 2.22% |
53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 7,890 | 2.22% |
51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 6,960 | 1.96% |
51-2092 | Team Assemblers | 6,230 | 1.76% |
51-4041 | Machinists | 5,860 | 1.65% |
53-7021 | Crane and Tower Operators | 5,670 | 1.60% |
47-2111 | Electricians | 5,190 | 1.46% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c.
Table C.28. Demographic information for the U.S. coal mining workforce by Census industry, 2010.
Census industry | Women | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino | 16-19 years | 20-24 years | 25-34 years | 35-44 years | 45-54 years | 55-64 years | 65 years and over | Median age |
U.S. WORKFORCE, 16 YRS+ | 47.2% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 21.7% | 22.0% | 23.9% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 42.0 |
0380: Coal Mining | 6.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 7.4% | 17.0% | 23.4% | 29.8% | 20.2% | 1.1% | 46.4 |
NOTES: A blank cell indicates data is not available or is not applicable. Age distribution figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Industries are based on the 2007 Census industry classification. Source: BLS, 2011e. Additional calculations by the National Research Council.
Table C.29. Mapping of U.S. coal mining NAICS industries to Census industries.
NAICS Code | NAICS Title | Census Code | Census Title |
2121 | Coal Mining | 0380 | Coal Mining |
213113 | Support Activities for Coal Mining | N/A | N/A |
Table C.30. Employment estimates for the 20 largest U.S. private sector coal mining (NAICS 2121) occupations, 2010.
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 8,660 | 10.89% |
47-5041 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 8,480 | 10.67% |
47-5061 | Roof Bolters, Mining | 5,320 | 6.69% |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4,530 | 5.70% |
47-5081 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 3,830 | 4.82% |
47-2111 | Electricians | 3,490 | 4.39% |
53-7032 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 3,290 | 4.14% |
53-7111 | Mine Shuttle Car Operators | 2,930 | 3.69% |
47-5042 | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators | 2,790 | 3.51% |
49-3042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 2,700 | 3.40% |
53-7033 | Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 2,130 | 2.68% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,110 | 2.65% |
49-9041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,000 | 2.52% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,910 | 2.40% |
47-5099 | Extraction Workers, All Other | 1,450 | 1.82% |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,380 | 1.74% |
49-9043 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 1,230 | 1.55% |
49-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,080 | 1.36% |
Standard Occupation Code | Standard Occupation Title | 2010 Employment | Percent of Industry Employment |
53-7011 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | 1,050 | 1.32% |
47-2061 | Construction Laborers | 1,020 | 1.28% |
51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 1,020 | 1.28% |
SOURCE: BLS, 2012c.
Table C.31. Distribution of employment across occupational groups at key federal agencies responsible for management and oversight of energy and mining, 2011.
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
00xx-MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 3.3% | 40.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
01xx-SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND WELFARE | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
02xx-PERSONNEL MGMT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS | 0.9% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
03xx-GENERAL ADMIN, CLERICAL, & OFFICE SVCS | 14.9% | 19.2% | 26.6% | 23.9% | 16.3% | 11.1% | 22.5% | 16.8% | 39.9% | 16.7% | 11.2% |
04xx-NATURAL RESOURCES MGMT & BIO SCI GROUP | 10.5% | 33.4% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 16.2% |
05xx-ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% |
06xx-MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL & PUB HEALTH | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 20.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
07xx-VETERINARY MEDICAL SCIENCE | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
08xx-ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE | 4.1% | 5.9% | 16.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% | 8.7% | 45.2% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 30.4% | 1.7% |
09xx-LEGAL AND KINDRED | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.6% | 21.2% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.0% | 0.0% |
10xx-INFORMATION AND ARTS | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
11xx-BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 7.0% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 11.9% | 21.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
12xx-COPYRIGHT, PATENT, AND TRADE-MARK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
13xx-PHYSICAL SCIENCES | 0.4% | 6.3% | 18.6% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 50.7% |
14xx-LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
15xx-MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
16xx-EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
17xx-EDUCATION | 27.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
18xx-INVESTIGATION | 1.6% | 3.2% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 68.8% | 1.1% | 8.1% | 10.8% | 12.6% | 0.0% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
19xx-QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION, & GRADING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
20xx-SUPPLY | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
21xx-TRANSPORTATION | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.8% | 0.0% |
22xx-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 1.3% | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
25xx-WIRE COMM. EQUIP. INSTALLTN & MAINTNCE | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
26xx-ELECTRONIC EQUIP. INSTALLTN & MAINTNCE | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
28xx-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
31xx-FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
33xx-INSTRUMENT WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
34xx-MACHINE TOOL WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
35xx-GENERAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT WORK | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
36xx-STRUCTURAL AND FINISHING WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
37xx-METAL PROCESSING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
38xx-METAL WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
39xx-MOVIE, RADIO, TV & SOUND EQUIP OPERATING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
40xx-LENS AND CRYSTAL WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
41xx-PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
42xx-PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
43xx-PLIABLE MATERIALS WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
44xx-PRINTING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
46xx-WOOD WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
47xx-GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WORK | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
48xx-GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
50xx-PLANT AND ANIMAL WORK | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
52xx-MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
53xx-INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
54xx-INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
57xx-TRANSPORT/ MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
58xx-TRANSPORT/ MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
65xx-AMMO, EXPLOSIVES, &TOXIC MATERIALS WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
66xx-ARMAMENT WORK | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
69xx-WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
70xx-PACKING AND PROCESSING | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
73xx-LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING, AND PRESSING | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
74xx-FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
76xx-PERSONAL SERVICES | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
82xx-FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
86xx-ENGINE OVERHAUL | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
88xx-AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Occupational Group / Job Family | BIA | BLM | BOEMRE | DOE | FERC | MSHA | NRC | OSHA | OSM | PHMSA | USGS |
99xx-VESSEL JOBS EXCLUDED FROM FED WAGE SYS | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
UNSPECIFIED | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
TOTAL | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
NOTE: Information is as of the fiscal year-end 2011 (September 30). Occupational group refers to white collar occupational groups represented by 00xx-MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS through 22xx-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Job family refers to trade, craft, or labor job families represented by 25xx-WIRE COMM. EQUIP. INSTALLTN & MAINTNCE through 88xx-AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL. Occupational groups or job families with 5 percent or more of total agency employment are shaded gray. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Legend:
BIA = Bureau of Indian Affairs
BLM = Bureau of Land Management
BOEMRE = Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
DOE = Department of Energy
FERC = Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
NRC = Nuclear Regulatory Commission
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSM = Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
PHMSA = Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
USGS = U.S. Geological Survey
SOURCE: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.32. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
1710-EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING | 1,347 | 14.7% |
1702-EDUCATION AND TRAINING TECHNICIAN | 982 | 10.7% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 421 | 4.6% |
0462-FORESTRY TECHNICIAN | 409 | 4.5% |
1170-REALTY | 330 | 3.6% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 295 | 3.2% |
4749-MAINTENANCE MECHANIC | 267 | 2.9% |
5703-MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING | 256 | 2.8% |
7404-COOKING | 250 | 2.7% |
1101-GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 221 | 2.4% |
3566-CUSTODIAL WORKING | 211 | 2.3% |
0083-POLICE | 200 | 2.2% |
0318-SECRETARY | 188 | 2.1% |
0802-ENGINEERING TECHNICAL | 181 | 2.0% |
0007-CORRECTIONAL OFFICER | 169 | 1.8% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 157 | 1.7% |
5716-ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATING | 151 | 1.7% |
1811-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | 143 | 1.6% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 137 | 1.5% |
0460-FORESTRY | 136 | 1.5% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011
SOURCE: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.33. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Bureau of Land Management, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0455-RANGE TECHNICIAN | 1,480 | 12.9% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 818 | 7.1% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 772 | 6.7% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 424 | 3.7% |
0462-FORESTRY TECHNICIAN | 421 | 3.7% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 396 | 3.5% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 386 | 3.4% |
0454-RANGELAND MANAGEMENT | 302 | 2.6% |
0802-ENGINEERING TECHNICAL | 286 | 2.5% |
1170-REALTY | 278 | 2.4% |
0025-PARK RANGER | 245 | 2.1% |
0023-OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING | 227 | 2.0% |
1373-LAND SURVEYING | 226 | 2.0% |
0486-WILDLIFE BIOLOGY | 225 | 2.0% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 220 | 1.9% |
0193-ARCHEOLOGY | 206 | 1.8% |
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0404-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN |
202 | 1.8% |
0965-LAND LAW EXAMINING | 196 | 1.7% |
1350-GEOLOGY | 196 | 1.7% |
0460-FORESTRY | 173 | 1.5% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011
SOURCE: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.34. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0881-PETROLEUM ENGINEERING | 161 | 13.6% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 95 | 8.0% |
1350-GEOLOGY | 95 | 8.0% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 81 | 6.9% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 70 | 5.9% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 67 | 5.7% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 53 | 4.5% |
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
1313-GEOPHYSICS |
52 | 4.4% |
0318-SECRETARY | 51 | 4.3% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 48 | 4.1% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 40 | 3.4% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 30 | 2.5% |
1102-CONTRACTING | 27 | 2.3% |
0028-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST | 25 | 2.1% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 22 | 1.9% |
1360-OCEANOGRAPHY | 22 | 1.9% |
0802-ENGINEERING TECHNICAL | 21 | 1.8% |
0560-BUDGET ANALYSIS | 14 | 1.2% |
1035-PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 14 | 1.2% |
0110-ECONOMIST | 13 | 1.1% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.35. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Department of Energy, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0801-GENERAL ENGINEERING | 1,631 | 11.0% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1,576 | 10.6% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 908 | 6.1% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 655 | 4.4% |
1102-CONTRACTING | 641 | 4.3% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 603 | 4.0% |
2810-HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN | 542 | 3.6% |
1130-PUBLIC UTILITIES SPECIALIST | 440 | 3.0% |
0850-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 436 | 2.9% |
1101-GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 429 | 2.9% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 406 | 2.7% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 377 | 2.5% |
0084-NUCLEAR MATERIALS COURIER | 338 | 2.3% |
0905-GENERAL ATTORNEY | 338 | 2.3% |
0510-ACCOUNTING | 334 | 2.2% |
0080-SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 330 | 2.2% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 320 | 2.1% |
0560-BUDGET ANALYSIS | 252 | 1.7% |
0840-NUCLEAR ENGINEERING | 249 | 1.7% |
5407-ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROLLING | 204 | 1.4% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.36. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
1101-GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY | 302 | 20.3% |
0905-GENERAL ATTORNEY | 266 | 17.9% |
0810-CIVIL ENGINEERING | 139 | 9.3% |
0850-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 100 | 6.7% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 66 | 4.4% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 65 | 4.4% |
0110-ECONOMIST | 56 | 3.8% |
0511-AUDITING | 39 | 2.6% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 29 | 1.9% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 29 | 1.9% |
0318-SECRETARY | 27 | 1.8% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 26 | 1.7% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 25 | 1.7% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 23 | 1.5% |
0510-ACCOUNTING | 23 | 1.5% |
0482-FISH BIOLOGY | 21 | 1.4% |
0028-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST | 16 | 1.1% |
0935-ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE | 15 | 1.0% |
0950-PARALEGAL SPECIALIST | 14 | 0.9% |
0986-LEGAL ASSISTANCE | 14 | 0.9% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.37. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Mine Safety and Health Administration, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
1822-MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTION SERIES | 1,404 | 60.3% |
1802-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AND SUPPORT | 182 | 7.8% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 73 | 3.1% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 68 | 2.9% |
0880-MINING ENGINEERING | 58 | 2.5% |
0318-SECRETARY | 55 | 2.4% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 54 | 2.3% |
0801-GENERAL ENGINEERING | 38 | 1.6% |
0810-CIVIL ENGINEERING | 34 | 1.5% |
0850-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 33 | 1.4% |
1311-PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | 29 | 1.2% |
0326-OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE | 25 | 1.1% |
1712-TRAINING INSTRUCTION | 23 | 1.0% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 17 | 0.7% |
0830-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 16 | 0.7% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 16 | 0.7% |
0690-INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE | 15 | 0.6% |
0802-ENGINEERING TECHNICAL | 15 | 0.6% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 14 | 0.6% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 13 | 0.6% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.38. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0801-GENERAL ENGINEERING | 1,160 | 28.2% |
0840-NUCLEAR ENGINEERING | 434 | 10.6% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 310 | 7.5% |
0318-SECRETARY | 238 | 5.8% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 209 | 5.1% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 186 | 4.5% |
1306-HEALTH PHYSICS | 184 | 4.5% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 181 | 4.4% |
0080-SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 129 | 3.1% |
0905-GENERAL ATTORNEY | 114 | 2.8% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 106 | 2.6% |
0806-MATERIALS ENGINEERING | 64 | 1.6% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 51 | 1.2% |
0810-CIVIL ENGINEERING | 49 | 1.2% |
1102-CONTRACTING | 49 | 1.2% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 48 | 1.2% |
0830-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 47 | 1.1% |
1811-CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION | 44 | 1.1% |
0850-ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 42 | 1.0% |
0510-ACCOUNTING | 34 | 0.8% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.39. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0018-SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT | 915 | 40.3% |
0690-INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE | 425 | 18.7% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 156 | 6.9% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 103 | 4.5% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 92 | 4.0% |
0803-SAFETY ENGINEERING | 92 | 4.0% |
1802-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AND SUPPORT | 81 | 3.6% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 41 | 1.8% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 39 | 1.7% |
1320-CHEMISTRY | 32 | 1.4% |
0344-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE | 30 | 1.3% |
0601-GENERAL HEALTH SCIENCE | 28 | 1.2% |
0326-OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE | 23 | 1.0% |
0318-SECRETARY | 20 | 0.9% |
0110-ECONOMIST | 14 | 0.6% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 13 | 0.6% |
0501-FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 13 | 0.6% |
0341-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 12 | 0.5% |
1712-TRAINING INSTRUCTION | 10 | 0.4% |
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0560-BUDGET ANALYSIS |
9 | 0.4% |
0893-CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 9 | 0.4% |
1083-TECHNICAL WRITING AND EDITING | 9 | 0.4% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011 Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.40. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 79 | 15.2% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 52 | 10.0% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 43 | 8.3% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 37 | 7.1% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 30 | 5.8% |
0511-AUDITING | 29 | 5.6% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 27 | 5.2% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 22 | 4.2% |
0510-ACCOUNTING | 19 | 3.7% |
1315-HYDROLOGY | 18 | 3.5% |
0028-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST | 12 | 2.3% |
0810-CIVIL ENGINEERING | 12 | 2.3% |
0501-FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 10 | 1.9% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 9 | 1.7% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 9 | 1.7% |
0318-SECRETARY | 8 | 1.5% |
0880-MINING ENGINEERING | 7 | 1.3% |
0260-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | 6 | 1.2% |
1311-PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | 6 | 1.2% |
1350-GEOLOGY | 6 | 1.2% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.41. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0801-GENERAL ENGINEERING | 134 | 30.2% |
2101-TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST | 73 | 16.4% |
1801-GENERAL INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE SERIES | 54 | 12.2% |
0905-GENERAL ATTORNEY | 29 | 6.5% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 21 | 4.7% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 19 | 4.3% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 16 | 3.6% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 12 | 2.7% |
0201-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 9 | 2.0% |
0340-PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | 9 | 2.0% |
1102-CONTRACTING | 9 | 2.0% |
1001-GENERAL ARTS AND INFORMATION | 6 | 1.4% |
1320-CHEMISTRY | 6 | 1.4% |
0399-ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT STUDENT TRAINEE | 4 | 0.9% |
0560-BUDGET ANALYSIS | 4 | 0.9% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 4 | 0.9% |
0203-HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANCE | 3 | 0.7% |
2102-TRANSPORTATION CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 3 | 0.7% |
2199-TRANSPORTATION STUDENT TRAINEE | 3 | 0.7% |
0341-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 2 | 0.5% |
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0360-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE |
2 | 0.5% |
0510-ACCOUNTING | 2 | 0.5% |
1035-PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 2 | 0.5% |
1515-OPERATIONS RESEARCH | 2 | 0.5% |
1899-INVESTIGATION STUDENT TRAINEE | 2 | 0.5% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011. Source: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.
Table C.42. Employment counts for the 20 largest occupations within the U.S. Geological Survey, 2011.
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
1315-HYDROLOGY | 1,398 | 15.4% |
1316-HYDROLOGIC TECHNICIAN | 1,252 | 13.8% |
1350-GEOLOGY | 576 | 6.3% |
2210-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 542 | 6.0% |
1301-GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 385 | 4.2% |
0404-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | 379 | 4.2% |
0401-GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 298 | 3.3% |
0303-MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 275 | 3.0% |
0408-ECOLOGY | 265 | 2.9% |
1313-GEOPHYSICS | 247 | 2.7% |
Occupation | Employment | Percent of agency employment |
0150-GEOGRAPHY |
204 | 2.2% |
0482-FISH BIOLOGY | 201 | 2.2% |
0486-WILDLIFE BIOLOGY | 192 | 2.1% |
1311-PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | 187 | 2.1% |
1370-CARTOGRAPHY | 174 | 1.9% |
0301-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 158 | 1.7% |
1320-CHEMISTRY | 150 | 1.7% |
1399-PHYSICAL SCIENCE STUDENT TRAINEE | 139 | 1.5% |
0343-MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 130 | 1.4% |
0326-OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE | 115 | 1.3% |
NOTE: Employment is as of September 30, 2011.
SOURCE: FedScope, 2012. Additional tabulations by the National Research Council.