Comparison of All NORA Sectors - Table B
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Comparison of All NORA Sectors – Table B
Table B. U.S. Workers by Occupational Category, 2010
| Occupational category | Census 2010 Occupation Codes | Estimated Population Represented by Sample | % of U.S. Workforce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Occupations | 0010-0430 | 14,409,015 | 9.4 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 0500-0950 | 7,028,726 | 4.6 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 1005-1240 | 4,255,879 | 2.8 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 1300-1560 | 3,019,587 | 2.0 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 1600-1965 | 1,690,967 | 1.1 |
| Community and Social Services Occupations | 2000-2060 | 2,781,727 | 1.8 |
| Legal Occupations | 2100-2160 | 1,808,624 | 1.2 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 2200-2550 | 10,415,215 | 6.8 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations | 2600-2960 | 3,250,877 | 2.1 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 3000-3540 | 7,285,354 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 3600-3655 | 3,824,192 | 2.5 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 3700-3955 | 3,022,051 | 2.0 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 4000-4160 | 8,801,848 | 5.8 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 4200-4250 | 6,023,061 | 3.9 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 4300-4650 | 5,733,786 | 3.8 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 4700-4965 | 16,176,187 | 10.6 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 5000-5940 | 20,496,832 | 13.4 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 6005-6130 | 1,047,584 | 0.7 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 6200-6940 | 8,706,681 | 5.7 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 7000-7630 | 5,281,685 | 3.5 |
| Production Occupations | 7700-8965 | 9,136,420 | 6.0 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 9000-9750 | 8,684,449 | 5.7 |
| Total | 152,880,747 | 100 |
*The total number of workers represented by these occupational groups is slightly less than the total number of workers represented by the industry sample due to missing values for occupation.
Page last reviewed: October 23, 2013
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health