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Occupational Requirements Survey
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ORS Latest Numbers

RSS
Physical demands of civilian workers

Sedentary work strength level 30.3% in 2025 Historical Data

Light work strength level 33.7% in 2025 Historical Data

Medium work strength level 29.1% in 2025 Historical Data

Heavy work strength level 6.2% in 2025 Historical Data

Very heavy work strength level 0.7% in 2025 Historical Data

Environmental conditions of civilian workers

Exposed to outdoors 35.2% in 2025 Historical Data

Quiet noise intensity level 14.4% in 2025 Historical Data

Moderate noise intensity level 82.4% in 2025 Historical Data

Loud noise intensity level 3.3% in 2025 Historical Data

Education, training, and experience of civilian workers

No minimum education requirement 32.5% in 2025 Historical Data

High school diploma education requirement 39.3% in 2025 Historical Data

Associate's degree education requirement 5.9% in 2025 Historical Data

Bachelor's degree education requirement 17.7% in 2025 Historical Data

Master's degree education requirement 2.6% in 2025 Historical Data

Professional degree education requirement 1.7% in 2025 Historical Data

Cognitive and mental requirements of civilian workers

Basic people skills 39.2% in 2025 Historical Data

Varying work pace 43.3% in 2025 Historical Data

Telework available 14.7% in 2025 Historical Data