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Handbook of Methods > Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

Handbook of Methods Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics More Info

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: More Info

Further information on the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program can be found through the OEWS webpages.

OEWS estimates and information are available at multiple locations on the BLS website:

Main OEWS data page
Query tool (contains only the most recent OEWS data)
OEWS FAQs page
Current area definitions
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) homepage
Documentation (contains technical notes, survey methods and reliability statements, occupational definitions, and other documentation)
OEWS publications

Last Modified Date: December 30, 2025