
Occupations are groupings of the jobs performed by millions of people every day. These data provide the characteristics of those occupations.
| What Information is Available by Occupation? | ![]() |
- Wages and Employment – what do jobs earn?
- Employment Projections – also called Outlook or Demand
- Staffing Patterns by Occupation and Industry – what industries employ which occupations
- Occupational Licenses – what jobs require licenses and where to get them
- Race/Ethnicity by Sex – EEO data from the 2000 Census
- Training and Apprenticeships – what training do you need and where can you get it
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Nontraditional Employment for Women
There are over 200 nontraditional occupations in California. Women make up 25 percent or less of the workforce for these jobs. They typically have a higher rate of pay than jobs traditionally held by women.
There are over 200 nontraditional occupations in California. Women make up 25 percent or less of the workforce for these jobs. They typically have a higher rate of pay than jobs traditionally held by women.
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- New, Interactive California Occupational Guides – provide a general overview of occupations.
- WorkSmart is an online tool designed to help clients prepare for the work world with tips on appearance, resume tips, and arranging transportation.
- Manufacturing Jobs in Demand – This report examines the current demand for jobs and skills in California’s manufacturing industry, and uses real-time access to job ads being posted online.
- "LMI Help for Dislocated California Workers" assists a job seeker who needs information to make a good career choice, whether by choice or because the current employer is closing or down sizing.
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Get the Facts - wages, outlook, licensing, and
more for an occupation in the State or a county.
California Occupational Guides - For career exploration includes job description and requirements, local job outlook, local benefits and wages, licensing, education, training, links to possible employers, how to find a job, and links to additional resources.
California Occupational Guides - For career exploration includes job description and requirements, local job outlook, local benefits and wages, licensing, education, training, links to possible employers, how to find a job, and links to additional resources.
| Occupation Classification | ![]() |
The data provided in Labor Market Info use the Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC) to classify occupations.
Use CodeFinder! to look up an occupation code for your occupations.
Use CodeFinder! to look up an occupation code for your occupations.
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