Occupational Outlook Handbook
Includes structured profiles of occupations across the U.S. labor market
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publicly accessible resource maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that offers structured profiles of occupations across the U.S. labor market. It presents extensive data on job responsibilities, typical work settings, education and training requirements, wage estimates, and projected employment trends. With more than 300 occupational profiles, the OOH supports a wide range of users—including workforce planners, educators, analysts, and valuation professionals—who rely on reliable labor market data for decision-making and research.
Publisher: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Detailed Description
The Handbook organizes occupational information in a searchable format, allowing users to explore data by field, education level, earnings, and growth outlook. Each occupation entry provides a summary of job functions, industry placement, working conditions, median pay, and long-term projections based on national economic modeling.
This resource is updated regularly to reflect changes in employment patterns, compensation trends, and industry demand. In addition to helping job seekers and educators understand career pathways, the OOH is often referenced by HR professionals, compensation consultants, and financial analysts involved in benchmarking labor costs, developing compensation structures, or preparing reports that require standardized employment information.
Key Features
- Occupational profiles for 300+ job roles across multiple industries
- Search capabilities by job title, industry, wage range, and educational background
- Includes wage estimates (median, percentile), typical duties, and training pathways
- Long-term employment projections spanning 10 years
- Accessible labor market insights for use in planning, policy development, and economic analysis
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