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Standard Occupational Classification
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When is the next SOC revision?
Q. When is the next SOC revision?
A. The next major review and revision of the SOC is expected to begin in 2024 in preparation for the 2028 SOC. Input will once again be requested from the public through the Federal Register process. The SOCPC encourages those interested in providing input to the next revision or would like more background on the SOC to carefully review information provided in "Input Requested by the SOC Policy Committee," which is a section of "Revising the Standard Occupational Classification," a larger document that more fully describes the history and structure of the SOC.
In addition, people wishing to provide input should do so during the Federal Register comment period. To sign up to receive email notifications when the SOC webpages are updated, including the publication of Federal Register notices related to SOC revisions, enter your email address on the Subscriptions page under the “About SOC” tab.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
1st Federal Register notice soliciting public input |
2024 |
|
SOCPC reviews public input, Federal agency input, and conducts own research; develops and forwards recommendations to OMB |
TBD |
|
2nd Federal Register notice with SOCPC recommendations to OMB |
TBD |
|
3rd Federal Register notice announcing the final 2028 SOC structure, and occupation codes and titles |
TBD |
|
Federal statistical agencies implement 2028 SOC |
Beginning 2028 |