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NOTE: The STEM aggregations in the datasets below are not directly comparable to each other because of changes in the occupational categories related to the implementation of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and changes to the OEWS estimation method. For more information on using OEWS data to look at changes through time, see our frequently asked question #F.1 "Can OEWS be used to compare changes in employment or wages over time?" at www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm.
NOTE: The typical education level required to enter an occupation is based on education and training categories from the BLS Employment Projections program. The typical entry-level education data may not be directly comparable to the typical entry-level education data from previous years because of changes in the occupational categories related to the implementation of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, changes to the typical entry-level education categories assigned to some occupations, and changes to the OEWS estimation method. For more information on using OEWS data to look at changes through time, see our frequently asked question #F.1 "Can OEWS be used to compare changes in employment or wages over time?" at www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm.
Last Modified Date: April 3, 2024