S: 129 occupations with an interest code starting with S
A Holland code is one to three letters in order of strength. Social — that is what S stands for here. Below are the O*NET occupations whose Interest High-Point (IH) code begins with these letters.
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- SSocial
- Occupations with this code
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- Showing the 50 largest of 129 occupations with this code.
- Median wage on this page (lowest – highest)
- 50 of 50 occupations with a published median ($31,200 – $265,930)
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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.
Home Health Aides
- O*NET-SOC code
- 31-1121.00
- Its Holland code
- SRC
- U.S. median wage
- $35,800
- U.S. employment
- 4,305,810
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Personal Care Aides
- O*NET-SOC code
- 31-1122.00
- Its Holland code
- SCR
- U.S. median wage
- $35,800
- U.S. employment
- 4,305,810
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Registered Nurses
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1141.00
- Its Holland code
- SCI
- U.S. median wage
- $97,550
- U.S. employment
- 3,379,720
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Acute Care Nurses
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1141.01
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $97,550
- U.S. employment
- 3,379,720
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1141.02
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $97,550
- U.S. employment
- 3,379,720
- Typical education
- Master's
Critical Care Nurses
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1141.03
- Its Holland code
- SIC
- U.S. median wage
- $97,550
- U.S. employment
- 3,379,720
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Clinical Nurse Specialists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1141.04
- Its Holland code
- SIC
- U.S. median wage
- $97,550
- U.S. employment
- 3,379,720
- Typical education
- Master's
Nursing Assistants
- O*NET-SOC code
- 31-1131.00
- Its Holland code
- SRC
- U.S. median wage
- $42,260
- U.S. employment
- 1,448,910
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-9042.00
- Its Holland code
- SC
- U.S. median wage
- $36,780
- U.S. employment
- 1,420,350
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Teaching Assistants, Special Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-9043.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $36,780
- U.S. employment
- 1,420,350
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2021.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $63,970
- U.S. employment
- 1,388,390
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2031.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $72,040
- U.S. employment
- 1,065,210
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-2061.00
- Its Holland code
- SCR
- U.S. median wage
- $64,400
- U.S. employment
- 648,410
- Typical education
- Some college, no degree
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2022.00
- Its Holland code
- SA
- U.S. median wage
- $64,370
- U.S. employment
- 620,090
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-3031.00
- Its Holland code
- SC
- U.S. median wage
- $41,670
- U.S. employment
- 524,770
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Childcare Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-9011.00
- Its Holland code
- SA
- U.S. median wage
- $34,980
- U.S. employment
- 518,910
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Nannies
- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-9011.01
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $34,980
- U.S. employment
- 518,910
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1011.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $59,350
- U.S. employment
- 491,930
- Typical education
- Master's
Mental Health Counselors
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1014.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $59,350
- U.S. employment
- 491,930
- Typical education
- Master's
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2011.00
- Its Holland code
- SA
- U.S. median wage
- $38,140
- U.S. employment
- 478,780
- Typical education
- High school / GED
Training and Development Specialists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 13-1151.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $69,280
- U.S. employment
- 458,300
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Social and Human Service Assistants
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1093.00
- Its Holland code
- SCE
- U.S. median wage
- $45,930
- U.S. employment
- 437,860
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
- O*NET-SOC code
- 35-9031.00
- Its Holland code
- SEC
- U.S. median wage
- $31,200
- U.S. employment
- 432,690
- Typical education
- Less than high school
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1021.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $59,550
- U.S. employment
- 392,550
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1012.00
- Its Holland code
- SCE
- U.S. median wage
- $64,330
- U.S. employment
- 353,310
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Hospitalists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1229.02
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $265,930
- U.S. employment
- 342,720
- Typical education
- Post-doctoral
Self-Enrichment Teachers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-3021.00
- Its Holland code
- SA
- U.S. median wage
- $46,800
- U.S. employment
- 332,110
- Typical education
- Master's
Recreation Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-9032.00
- Its Holland code
- SER
- U.S. median wage
- $36,560
- U.S. employment
- 331,490
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- O*NET-SOC code
- 11-9032.00
- Its Holland code
- SEC
- U.S. median wage
- $105,870
- U.S. employment
- 328,330
- Typical education
- Master's
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-9031.00
- Its Holland code
- SR
- U.S. median wage
- $47,160
- U.S. employment
- 322,930
- Typical education
- Vocational certificate
Physical Therapists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1123.00
- Its Holland code
- SIR
- U.S. median wage
- $102,760
- U.S. employment
- 267,330
- Typical education
- Doctorate
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2055.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $65,120
- U.S. employment
- 260,870
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2056.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $65,120
- U.S. employment
- 260,870
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Coaches and Scouts
- O*NET-SOC code
- 27-2022.00
- Its Holland code
- SER
- U.S. median wage
- $47,320
- U.S. employment
- 248,950
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Instructional Coordinators
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-9031.00
- Its Holland code
- SEI
- U.S. median wage
- $77,440
- U.S. employment
- 227,760
- Typical education
- Master's
Dental Hygienists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1292.00
- Its Holland code
- SRI
- U.S. median wage
- $98,100
- U.S. employment
- 222,740
- Typical education
- Associate's (2-year)
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-1071.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $107,310
- U.S. employment
- 221,270
- Typical education
- Master's
Healthcare Social Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1022.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $67,880
- U.S. employment
- 187,630
- Typical education
- Master's
Speech-Language Pathologists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1127.00
- Its Holland code
- SIC
- U.S. median wage
- $97,870
- U.S. employment
- 183,390
- Typical education
- Master's
Patient Representatives
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-2099.08
- Its Holland code
- SIC
- U.S. median wage
- $50,290
- U.S. employment
- 182,610
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Emergency Medical Technicians
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-2042.00
- Its Holland code
- SRI
- U.S. median wage
- $44,470
- U.S. employment
- 180,510
- Typical education
- —
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- O*NET-SOC code
- 11-9033.00
- Its Holland code
- SEC
- U.S. median wage
- $104,590
- U.S. employment
- 180,470
- Typical education
- Master's
Tutors
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-3041.00
- Its Holland code
- S
- U.S. median wage
- $43,350
- U.S. employment
- 175,070
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-9044.00
- Its Holland code
- SC
- U.S. median wage
- $42,910
- U.S. employment
- 164,090
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- O*NET-SOC code
- 25-2058.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $74,260
- U.S. employment
- 163,930
- Typical education
- Bachelor's
Occupational Therapists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1122.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $100,330
- U.S. employment
- 162,450
- Typical education
- Master's
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1122.01
- Its Holland code
- SRI
- U.S. median wage
- $100,330
- U.S. employment
- 162,450
- Typical education
- Master's
Physician Assistants
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-1071.00
- Its Holland code
- SIC
- U.S. median wage
- $135,880
- U.S. employment
- 162,150
- Typical education
- Master's
Psychiatric Technicians
- O*NET-SOC code
- 29-2053.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $45,130
- U.S. employment
- 156,960
- Typical education
- Some college, no degree
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- O*NET-SOC code
- 21-1023.00
- Its Holland code
- SI
- U.S. median wage
- $60,280
- U.S. employment
- 132,810
- Typical education
- Master's
| Occupation | O*NET-SOC code | Its Holland code | U.S. median wage | U.S. employment | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Aides | 31-1121.00 | SRC | $35,800 | 4,305,810 | Vocational certificate |
| Personal Care Aides | 31-1122.00 | SCR | $35,800 | 4,305,810 | High school / GED |
| Registered Nurses | 29-1141.00 | SCI | $97,550 | 3,379,720 | Bachelor's |
| Acute Care Nurses | 29-1141.01 | SI | $97,550 | 3,379,720 | Bachelor's |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | 29-1141.02 | SI | $97,550 | 3,379,720 | Master's |
| Critical Care Nurses | 29-1141.03 | SIC | $97,550 | 3,379,720 | Bachelor's |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 29-1141.04 | SIC | $97,550 | 3,379,720 | Master's |
| Nursing Assistants | 31-1131.00 | SRC | $42,260 | 1,448,910 | High school / GED |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | 25-9042.00 | SC | $36,780 | 1,420,350 | High school / GED |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | 25-9043.00 | S | $36,780 | 1,420,350 | Bachelor's |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2021.00 | S | $63,970 | 1,388,390 | Bachelor's |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2031.00 | S | $72,040 | 1,065,210 | Bachelor's |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 29-2061.00 | SCR | $64,400 | 648,410 | Some college, no degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25-2022.00 | SA | $64,370 | 620,090 | Bachelor's |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 25-3031.00 | SC | $41,670 | 524,770 | Bachelor's |
| Childcare Workers | 39-9011.00 | SA | $34,980 | 518,910 | High school / GED |
| Nannies | 39-9011.01 | S | $34,980 | 518,910 | High school / GED |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 21-1011.00 | SI | $59,350 | 491,930 | Master's |
| Mental Health Counselors | 21-1014.00 | SI | $59,350 | 491,930 | Master's |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 | SA | $38,140 | 478,780 | High school / GED |
| Training and Development Specialists | 13-1151.00 | SI | $69,280 | 458,300 | Bachelor's |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 21-1093.00 | SCE | $45,930 | 437,860 | Bachelor's |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 35-9031.00 | SEC | $31,200 | 432,690 | Less than high school |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 21-1021.00 | S | $59,550 | 392,550 | Bachelor's |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 21-1012.00 | SCE | $64,330 | 353,310 | Bachelor's |
| Hospitalists | 29-1229.02 | SI | $265,930 | 342,720 | Post-doctoral |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | 25-3021.00 | SA | $46,800 | 332,110 | Master's |
| Recreation Workers | 39-9032.00 | SER | $36,560 | 331,490 | Bachelor's |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 11-9032.00 | SEC | $105,870 | 328,330 | Master's |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 39-9031.00 | SR | $47,160 | 322,930 | Vocational certificate |
| Physical Therapists | 29-1123.00 | SIR | $102,760 | 267,330 | Doctorate |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | 25-2055.00 | S | $65,120 | 260,870 | Bachelor's |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 25-2056.00 | SI | $65,120 | 260,870 | Bachelor's |
| Coaches and Scouts | 27-2022.00 | SER | $47,320 | 248,950 | Bachelor's |
| Instructional Coordinators | 25-9031.00 | SEI | $77,440 | 227,760 | Master's |
| Dental Hygienists | 29-1292.00 | SRI | $98,100 | 222,740 | Associate's (2-year) |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1071.00 | SI | $107,310 | 221,270 | Master's |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 21-1022.00 | SI | $67,880 | 187,630 | Master's |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 29-1127.00 | SIC | $97,870 | 183,390 | Master's |
| Patient Representatives | 29-2099.08 | SIC | $50,290 | 182,610 | Bachelor's |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 29-2042.00 | SRI | $44,470 | 180,510 | — |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 11-9033.00 | SEC | $104,590 | 180,470 | Master's |
| Tutors | 25-3041.00 | S | $43,350 | 175,070 | Bachelor's |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 25-9044.00 | SC | $42,910 | 164,090 | Bachelor's |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 25-2058.00 | SI | $74,260 | 163,930 | Bachelor's |
| Occupational Therapists | 29-1122.00 | SI | $100,330 | 162,450 | Master's |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists | 29-1122.01 | SRI | $100,330 | 162,450 | Master's |
| Physician Assistants | 29-1071.00 | SIC | $135,880 | 162,150 | Master's |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 29-2053.00 | SI | $45,130 | 156,960 | Some college, no degree |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 21-1023.00 | SI | $60,280 | 132,810 | Master's |
The table shows the 50 largest of 129 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.
“—” means O*NET does not publish a typical education level for that occupation: 1 of the 50 rows on this page show “—”, and in O*NET Database 31.0 this field does not cover every occupation. Where a level is given, it is the most common category in O*NET's education data, translated.
Wages and employment come from BLS OES, which publishes them by 6-digit SOC occupation. Several O*NET occupations can sit under one SOC code and share the same estimates — that is why some rows show identical wages and employment.
Of the 50 rows on this page, 8 are not a wage BLS publishes for that occupation itself: 6 use the number for the successor SOC code that absorbed the occupation, and 2 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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