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Occupational Requirements Survey
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Physical demands of civilian workers
Sedentary work strength level
30.6% in 2024
Light work strength level
33.3% in 2024
Medium work strength level
29.0% in 2024
Heavy work strength level
6.4% in 2024
Very heavy work strength level
0.7% in 2024
Environmental conditions of civilian workers
Exposed to outdoors
35.7% in 2024
Quiet noise intensity level
15.1% in 2024
Moderate noise intensity level
81.4% in 2024
Loud noise intensity level
3.4% in 2024
Education, training, and experience of civilian workers
No minimum education requirement
31.7% in 2024
High school diploma education requirement
39.6% in 2024
Associate's degree education requirement
6.0% in 2024
Bachelor's degree education requirement
18.3% in 2024
Master's degree education requirement
2.6% in 2024
Professional degree education requirement
1.5% in 2024
Cognitive and mental requirements of civilian workers
Basic people skills
39.8% in 2024
Varying work pace
44.7% in 2024
Telework available
14.9% in 2024
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