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Occupational Requirements Survey

ORS Database

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Complete Datasets

  • Final second wave - reference year 2023 complete dataset (XLSX)
  • Final first wave - reference year 2018 complete dataset (XLSX)

Special Release Datasets

  • SVP 1-2 and 35-40 weekly hours - reference year 2023 (XLSX)
  • Cumulative estimates for selected job requirements - reference year 2023 (XLSX)
  • Strength and specific vocational preparation up to 1 month - reference year 2023 (XLSX)

More Tools

  • For more information about ORS databases and which to select to best meet your needs, see the ORSdatabases factsheet (PDF).
  • Instruction on the use of pivot tables when working with the ORS dataset is available in the factsheet UsingPivot Tables to Compare and Analyze Multiple Occupational Requirements.
  • Series Report —already know the series identifier for the statistic you want? Use this shortcut to retrieve your data.
  • Public data Application Programming Interface (API) – provides access to economic data from all BLS programs.For more information, see the Public Data API information and resources page.