Changing work
Work has changed since 1970. Typewriters are technology of the past. Today, office workers use computers to schedule meetings, coordinate multiple calendars, and track information. Manufacturing workers control machinery via digital readouts requiring interpretation and must coordinate with teams across the plant. Workers need strong foundations to be the flexible, learning employees of today.
Emerging occupations continually refine and expand our ideas about work.
Changes in occupations reflected in the upcoming 2010 Standard Occupational Codes
Current Occupational Mix
Occupations of Philadelphia County Residents Aged 16 and over
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2005-2007
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Management, business, and financial
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10.7%
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Professional: Computer and mathematical
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2.1%
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Professional: Architecture and engineering
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1.1%
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Professional: Life, physical, and social science
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1.2%
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Professional: Community and social services
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2.7%
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Professional: Legal
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1.6%
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Professional: Education, training, and library
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5.9%
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Professional: Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
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1.8%
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Professional: Heathcare practitioner and technical
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5.8%
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Service: Healthcare support
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3.8%
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Service: Protective service
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3.8%
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Service: Food preparation and serving related
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5.6%
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Service: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
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4.6%
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Service: Personal care and service
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3.6%
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Sales and related
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9.0%
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Office and administrative support
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18.1%
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Agricultural workers
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0.1%
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Fishing, hunting, and forest
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0.01%
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Construction and extraction
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4.1%
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Installation, maintenance, and repair
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2.5%
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Production
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5.6%
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Transportation and material moving
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6.1%
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Source: US Census American Community Survey 2005-2007
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