Occupational Requirements Survey
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Physical demands of civilian workers
Sedentary work strength level
29.3% in 2023
Light work strength level
32.9% in 2023
Medium work strength level
28.6% in 2023
Heavy work strength level
8.2% in 2023
Very heavy work strength level
1.0% in 2023
Environmental conditions of civilian workers
Exposed to outdoors
33.0% in 2023
Quiet noise intensity level
13.5% in 2023
Moderate noise intensity level
80.2% in 2023
Loud noise intensity level
6.1% in 2023
Education, training, and experience of civilian workers
No minimum education requirement
30.0% in 2023
High school diploma education requirement
40.1% in 2023
Associate's degree education requirement
4.3% in 2023
Bachelor's degree education requirement
19.3% in 2023
Master's degree education requirement
2.5% in 2023
Professional degree education requirement
1.4% in 2023
Cognitive and mental requirements of civilian workers
Interaction with the general public
79.2% in 2023
Varying work pace
52.9% in 2023
Telework available
11.4% in 2023