RC: 309 occupations with an interest code starting with RC
A Holland code is one to three letters in order of strength. Realistic · Conventional — that is what RC stands for here. Below are the O*NET occupations whose Interest High-Point (IH) code begins with these letters.
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- Occupations with this code
- 309
- Occupations shown
- Showing the 50 largest of 309 occupations with this code.
- Median wage on this page (lowest – highest)
- 50 of 50 occupations with a published median ($30,890 – $126,060)
The range covers only the occupations shown on this page.
O*NET Database 31.0 (retrieved 2026-09-15); BLS OES May 2025 release (retrieved 2026-09-15).
Occupations with this code
Ordered by U.S. employment, largest first. The order means nothing else: it is not a recommendation, and this page does not know your interests.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-7062.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $40,240
- U.S. employment
- 2,950,280
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Recycling and Reclamation Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-7062.04
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $40,240
- U.S. employment
- 2,950,280
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- O*NET-SOC code
- 37-2011.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $36,840
- U.S. employment
- 2,209,760
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-3032.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $58,640
- U.S. employment
- 2,062,040
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-9071.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $49,590
- U.S. employment
- 1,529,700
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Cooks, Restaurant
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-2014.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $37,390
- U.S. employment
- 1,409,890
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Team Assemblers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-2092.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $44,650
- U.S. employment
- 1,405,030
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Security Guards
- O*NET-SOC code
- 33-9032.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $38,020
- U.S. employment
- 1,283,470
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Construction Laborers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2061.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $47,120
- U.S. employment
- 1,096,780
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Light Truck Drivers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-3033.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $44,860
- U.S. employment
- 983,300
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 37-3011.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $39,150
- U.S. employment
- 952,640
- Typical education
- Less than high school
Food Preparation Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-2021.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $35,320
- U.S. employment
- 893,600
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- O*NET-SOC code
- 37-2012.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $35,510
- U.S. employment
- 860,670
- Typical education
- Less than high school
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-7051.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $46,420
- U.S. employment
- 774,420
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Electricians
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2111.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $63,190
- U.S. employment
- 757,220
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Bartenders
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-3011.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $34,340
- U.S. employment
- 756,390
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-3023.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $50,620
- U.S. employment
- 704,640
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 33-3051.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $76,210
- U.S. employment
- 670,520
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Carpenters
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2031.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $60,580
- U.S. employment
- 670,090
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Cooks, Fast Food
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-2011.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $30,890
- U.S. employment
- 641,070
- Typical education
- Less than high school
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-9061.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $48,570
- U.S. employment
- 597,370
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Packers and Packagers, Hand
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-7064.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $36,280
- U.S. employment
- 559,820
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-9011.00
- Its Holland code
- RCS
- U.S. median wage
- $33,980
- U.S. employment
- 542,750
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2073.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $59,850
- U.S. employment
- 478,090
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Dishwashers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-9021.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $34,810
- U.S. employment
- 477,450
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2152.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $63,800
- U.S. employment
- 465,840
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2152.04
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $63,800
- U.S. employment
- 465,840
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-2012.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $37,450
- U.S. employment
- 441,050
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-9041.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $64,520
- U.S. employment
- 439,640
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-4121.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $53,750
- U.S. employment
- 416,210
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-9021.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $61,010
- U.S. employment
- 409,670
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Driver/Sales Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-3031.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $38,770
- U.S. employment
- 409,180
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Bus Drivers, School
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-3051.00
- Its Holland code
- RCS
- U.S. median wage
- $47,920
- U.S. employment
- 402,930
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Correctional Officers and Jailers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 33-3012.00
- Its Holland code
- RCS
- U.S. median wage
- $58,940
- U.S. employment
- 380,500
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-7061.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $35,830
- U.S. employment
- 380,430
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-9111.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $43,220
- U.S. employment
- 379,060
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-5012.00
- Its Holland code
- RCS
- U.S. median wage
- $35,790
- U.S. employment
- 305,710
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-3031.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $61,770
- U.S. employment
- 289,960
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Machinists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-4041.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $58,750
- U.S. employment
- 287,050
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Parts Salespersons
- O*NET-SOC code
- 41-2022.00
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $38,630
- U.S. employment
- 270,070
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
- O*NET-SOC code
- 45-2092.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $35,660
- U.S. employment
- 265,500
- Typical education
- Less than high school
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-3053.00
- Its Holland code
- RCS
- U.S. median wage
- $37,290
- U.S. employment
- 248,530
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-2022.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $45,850
- U.S. employment
- 246,970
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-2023.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $45,850
- U.S. employment
- 246,970
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Geothermal Production Managers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 11-3051.02
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $126,060
- U.S. employment
- 246,250
- Typical education
- Some college, no degree
Hydroelectric Production Managers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 11-3051.06
- Its Holland code
- RCE
- U.S. median wage
- $126,060
- U.S. employment
- 246,250
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Bakers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 51-3011.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $37,160
- U.S. employment
- 236,200
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-2034.00
- Its Holland code
- RCI
- U.S. median wage
- $80,110
- U.S. employment
- 230,490
- Typical education
- Associate's (2-year)
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2141.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $49,400
- U.S. employment
- 225,190
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 47-2051.00
- Its Holland code
- RC
- U.S. median wage
- $57,020
- U.S. employment
- 206,170
- Typical education
- Less than high school
| Occupation | O*NET-SOC code | Its Holland code | U.S. median wage | U.S. employment | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 53-7062.00 | RC | $40,240 | 2,950,280 | High school / GED |
| Recycling and Reclamation Workers | 53-7062.04 | RC | $40,240 | 2,950,280 | High school / GED |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 37-2011.00 | RC | $36,840 | 2,209,760 | High school / GED |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 53-3032.00 | RC | $58,640 | 2,062,040 | High school / GED |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 49-9071.00 | RC | $49,590 | 1,529,700 | Vocational certificate |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 35-2014.00 | RCE | $37,390 | 1,409,890 | High school / GED |
| Team Assemblers | 51-2092.00 | RCE | $44,650 | 1,405,030 | High school / GED |
| Security Guards | 33-9032.00 | RC | $38,020 | 1,283,470 | High school / GED |
| Construction Laborers | 47-2061.00 | RC | $47,120 | 1,096,780 | High school / GED |
| Light Truck Drivers | 53-3033.00 | RC | $44,860 | 983,300 | High school / GED |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 37-3011.00 | RC | $39,150 | 952,640 | Less than high school |
| Food Preparation Workers | 35-2021.00 | RC | $35,320 | 893,600 | High school / GED |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 37-2012.00 | RC | $35,510 | 860,670 | Less than high school |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 53-7051.00 | RC | $46,420 | 774,420 | High school / GED |
| Electricians | 47-2111.00 | RC | $63,190 | 757,220 | Vocational certificate |
| Bartenders | 35-3011.00 | RCE | $34,340 | 756,390 | High school / GED |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 49-3023.00 | RCI | $50,620 | 704,640 | Vocational certificate |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 33-3051.00 | RCE | $76,210 | 670,520 | High school / GED |
| Carpenters | 47-2031.00 | RC | $60,580 | 670,090 | High school / GED |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 35-2011.00 | RCE | $30,890 | 641,070 | Less than high school |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 51-9061.00 | RCI | $48,570 | 597,370 | High school / GED |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 53-7064.00 | RC | $36,280 | 559,820 | High school / GED |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 35-9011.00 | RCS | $33,980 | 542,750 | High school / GED |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 47-2073.00 | RCI | $59,850 | 478,090 | High school / GED |
| Dishwashers | 35-9021.00 | RC | $34,810 | 477,450 | High school / GED |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 47-2152.00 | RC | $63,800 | 465,840 | Vocational certificate |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | 47-2152.04 | RC | $63,800 | 465,840 | High school / GED |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 35-2012.00 | RC | $37,450 | 441,050 | High school / GED |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 49-9041.00 | RCI | $64,520 | 439,640 | Vocational certificate |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 51-4121.00 | RC | $53,750 | 416,210 | High school / GED |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 49-9021.00 | RC | $61,010 | 409,670 | High school / GED |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 53-3031.00 | RCE | $38,770 | 409,180 | High school / GED |
| Bus Drivers, School | 53-3051.00 | RCS | $47,920 | 402,930 | High school / GED |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 33-3012.00 | RCS | $58,940 | 380,500 | High school / GED |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 53-7061.00 | RC | $35,830 | 380,430 | High school / GED |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 51-9111.00 | RC | $43,220 | 379,060 | High school / GED |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 39-5012.00 | RCS | $35,790 | 305,710 | Vocational certificate |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 49-3031.00 | RCI | $61,770 | 289,960 | Vocational certificate |
| Machinists | 51-4041.00 | RCI | $58,750 | 287,050 | High school / GED |
| Parts Salespersons | 41-2022.00 | RCE | $38,630 | 270,070 | High school / GED |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 45-2092.00 | RC | $35,660 | 265,500 | Less than high school |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 53-3053.00 | RCS | $37,290 | 248,530 | High school / GED |
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 51-2022.00 | RCI | $45,850 | 246,970 | High school / GED |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 51-2023.00 | RCI | $45,850 | 246,970 | High school / GED |
| Geothermal Production Managers | 11-3051.02 | RCE | $126,060 | 246,250 | Some college, no degree |
| Hydroelectric Production Managers | 11-3051.06 | RCE | $126,060 | 246,250 | Vocational certificate |
| Bakers | 51-3011.00 | RC | $37,160 | 236,200 | High school / GED |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 29-2034.00 | RCI | $80,110 | 230,490 | Associate's (2-year) |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 47-2141.00 | RC | $49,400 | 225,190 | High school / GED |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 47-2051.00 | RC | $57,020 | 206,170 | Less than high school |
The table shows the 50 largest of 309 occupations with this code, ordered by U.S. employment.
Median wage is the employee annual median from BLS OES; it excludes self-employed workers and owners. “Not published” means BLS does not publish a median for that occupation — it is not zero.
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Of the 50 rows on this page, 3 are not a wage BLS publishes for that occupation itself: 2 use the number for the successor SOC code that absorbed the occupation, and 1 use the broader group BLS reports them under. The remaining rows are the median BLS publishes at the occupation's own 6-digit SOC level.
What these occupations mean
Every O*NET occupation carries an interest profile: six shares, one per RIASEC direction. O*NET turns that profile into the occupation's Interest High-Point (IH) code with the variable high-point rule: take the directions whose share is above .17, highest first, up to three (Rounds et al., 1999; Step 3 of the 2023 O*NET report “Using Machine Learning to Develop Occupational Interest Profiles and High-Point Codes”). That is why a code can have one, two or three letters. This page reports the codes as O*NET published them — the list describes these occupations, not you.
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- The occupation-side profiles are machine-generated: O*NET derived them with machine learning from work activities and related data (see the 2023 report “Using Machine Learning to Develop Occupational Interest Profiles and High-Point Codes”), not from analyst ratings.
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