Nontraditional Employment for Women
10/11/2011
What is a Nontraditional Job?
Today, women in California can hold any job. However, it is not always the case that they do. There are over 200 occupations in California where women comprise 25 percent or less of total employment. Although many of these nontraditional jobs are in the construction and manufacturing industries, the reality is nontraditional occupations span all major occupational groups. And these nontraditional jobs are often skilled or technical and typically have a higher rate of pay than jobs traditionally held by women.
Women are free to follow their own personal needs, interests, aptitudes, and values as they look into the diverse job opportunities of the future. However, the considerably higher pay for nontraditional occupations can help women to:
(1) SOC Code – Standard Occupational Classification code.
(2) Average Annual Openings – The total of projected new jobs and net replacements per year from the 2006-2016 Projections of Employment by Occupation for California.
(3) Median Hourly Wage – The hourly income where half of the workers make more and half make less. Source: The Occupational Employment Statistics survey of wages by occupation for 2009, first quarter.
(4) Education and Training Level – Developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the level reflects the manner in which most workers become proficient in that occupation and the preferences of most employers. See the BLS Training Level Definitions for more information.
10/11/2011
| Table of Contents |
| What is a Nontraditional Job? |
| Nontraditional Employment Data |
| Additional Resources |
Today, women in California can hold any job. However, it is not always the case that they do. There are over 200 occupations in California where women comprise 25 percent or less of total employment. Although many of these nontraditional jobs are in the construction and manufacturing industries, the reality is nontraditional occupations span all major occupational groups. And these nontraditional jobs are often skilled or technical and typically have a higher rate of pay than jobs traditionally held by women.
Women are free to follow their own personal needs, interests, aptitudes, and values as they look into the diverse job opportunities of the future. However, the considerably higher pay for nontraditional occupations can help women to:
- Attain economic self-sufficiency.
- Support their families.
- Build assets.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code (1) | Average Annual Openings (2) | Median Hourly Wage (3) | Education and Training Level (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | 47-2031 | 5,410 | $24.92 | 12-Month OJT (9) |
| Construction Laborers | 47-2061 | 4,140 | $16.65 | 1-12 Month OJT (10) |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 49-3023 | 2,700 | $19.21 | Post-Secondary Voc-Ed (7) |
| Electricians | 47-2111 | 2,460 | $25.63 | 12-Month OJT (9) |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 47-2141 | 2,330 | $18.98 | 1-12 Month OJT (10) |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 47-1011 | 2,240 | $34.25 | Work Experience (8) |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 49-9042 | 1,960 | $18.30 | 12-Month OJT (9) |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 15-1071 | 1,720 | $36.65 | BA/BS Degree (5) |
| Construction Managers | 11-9021 | 1,540 | $48.72 | BA/BS Degree (5) |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 49-1011 | 1,530 | $31.13 | Work Experience (8) |
| Fire Fighters | 33-2011 | 1,460 | $30.35 | 12-Month OJT (9) |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers | 51-1011 | 1,420 | $25.54 | Work Experience (8) |
| Civil Engineers | 17-2051 | 1,410 | $41.46 | BA/BS Degree (5) |
| Engineering Managers | 11-9041 | 1,120 | $63.50 | BA/BS + Experience (4) |
| Cost Estimators | 13-1051 | 1,090 | $31.43 | BA/BS Degree (5) |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 49-3031 | 990 | $22.21 | Post-Secondary Voc-Ed (7) |
| Roofers | 47-2181 | 970 | $22.09 | 1-12 Month OJT (10) |
(1) SOC Code – Standard Occupational Classification code.
(2) Average Annual Openings – The total of projected new jobs and net replacements per year from the 2006-2016 Projections of Employment by Occupation for California.
(3) Median Hourly Wage – The hourly income where half of the workers make more and half make less. Source: The Occupational Employment Statistics survey of wages by occupation for 2009, first quarter.
(4) Education and Training Level – Developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the level reflects the manner in which most workers become proficient in that occupation and the preferences of most employers. See the BLS Training Level Definitions for more information.
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