SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)

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Term: SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)

Definition:The SOC is a system used by statistical agencies to categorize workers into occupational groups so as to collect, calculate, and disseminate data. Workers are grouped into a particular classification of occupation (of which there are over 840) depending on their definition. To make classification easier, occupations are combined so as to form 23 main groups, 97 sub-groups and 461 broad categories of occupations.

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