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Data Sources

Occupational descriptions, Interest Codes (based on Holland Codes), and In-Demand data are from the O*net database.

Education/training levels are based on survey data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Employment projections data for 2004-2014 are from the Labor Market Information Division, Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, 2007.

Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) wage data were released by ESC/LMI in June 2006 (beginning in 2007, wage data are provided annually).



Terms & Abbreviations

* - An asterisk anywhere indicates that data are unavailable, under research, or unreleasable for confidentiality reasons.

** - Estimated average wage.

 Onet-SOC Code - The occupation's code from the nation's Occupational Information Network (O*net) and the Standard Occupational Classification system. Hyperlinks connect you to more detailed information for each occupation in the O*net Online database.

Title - The name most commonly used for the occupation, taken from the O*net database. If a title appears as a hyperlink (underlined), click the title to view an open-captioned video of that occupation.

Interest Code - Based on John Holland's personality types corresponding to the occupation's work environment. With O*net research ongoing, some occupations have only one or two codes assigned, others have no code assigned yet, and others have multiple codes. R = Realistic; I = Investigative; A = Artistic; S = Social; E = Enterprising; C = Conventional.

Occupational Description - The nature of the duties performed in the occupation, taken from O*net.

Ap? - A "Y" indicates that an apprentice program is available for the occupation. To view all apprenticeable occupations and the hours of training required, click here.

Educational Attainment Cluster - A range of educational levels required for the occupation, taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. HS = High School or less; SC = Some College; C = College degree or higher.

Minimum Education & Training Suggested - The recommended level of education and/or training needed to begin and perform the work effectively. Note that this is the minimum level of education or training recommended by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Short-term on-the-job training (OJT)

  • Moderate-term on-the-job training (usually 1 - 12 months)

  • Long-term on-the-job training (usually longer than 12 months)

  • Work experience in a related occupation

  • Postsecondary vocational training from a community college or private business or trade school

  • Associate degree from a community college or 2- or 4-year college or university

  • Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university

  • Master's degree from a 4-year college or university

  • Doctorate degree from a 4-year college or university

  • 1st Professional degree, such as Juris Doctor (J.D.) for law or Medical Doctor (M.D.)

L/C/R - Indicates whether the occupation requires a license, certification, or registration in North Carolina.

 Where Found - Refers to the types of businesses, industries, or employers that primarily hire workers for the occupation. Some "all other" occupations may not include this information because the category has such a broad definition.

 Average Entry Wage & Average Experienced Wage - The average rate of pay for the majority of employees in the occupation, based on survey data from the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina. Wage data are annualized from ESC source (hourly wage) data. Therefore, averages may be high or low if the occupation requires more or less than 40 hours a week. Actual pay for a specific job may vary according to geographic area, the qualifications of the person holding the job, and the employer's pay scale.

In Demand? - A "Y" indicates that the occupation is found in a national high-growth industry, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. National high-growth industries are economically critical, projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs, and are being transformed by technology and innovation. Hyperlinks connect you to more detailed information from Career Voyages.

NC Employment 2004 & 2014 - Estimates of the number of North Carolinians employed in the occupation, based on labor market projections from the Labor Market Information Division, Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, 2007.

Annual Growth Rate - A rate higher than 2.1% indicates the occupation is projected to experience above-average growth. A rate between 1% and 2.1% indicates an average rate of growth. A rate below 1% indicates below-average growth (a rate below 0 indicates the occupation is in decline).

Annual Growth Openings - The number of new openings expected in North Carolina each year due to job growth.

Annual Replacement Openings - The number of openings expected to replace existing workers in North Carolina, due to retirement, turnover, or other reasons.

Total Annual Openings - The total number of openings (due to growth as well as replacement) expected each year in North Carolina.

 

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