If your scores of the South Dakota Career Interest Survey or another career interest assessment indicate you have interest in Social Occupations, consider exploring the occupations in the table below.
| Occupational Title |
O*NET-
SOC Code |
| Actors |
27-2011.00 |
| Acupuncturists |
29-1291.00 |
| Acute Care Nurses |
29-1141.01 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists |
25-2059.01 |
| Administrative Services Managers |
11-3012.00 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors |
25-3011.00 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses |
29-1141.02 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes |
13-1011.00 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1041.00 |
| Allergists and Immunologists |
29-1229.01 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians |
53-3011.00 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
39-3091.00 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants |
29-1071.01 |
| Anesthesiologists |
29-1211.00 |
| Animal Caretakers |
39-2021.00 |
| Animal Trainers |
39-2011.00 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1061.00 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators |
23-1022.00 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1031.00 |
| Archivists |
25-4011.00 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1062.00 |
| Art Therapists |
29-1129.01 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1121.00 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors |
27-2021.00 |
| Athletic Trainers |
29-9091.00 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1051.00 |
| Audiologists |
29-1181.00 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
39-6011.00 |
| Barbers |
39-5011.00 |
| Baristas |
35-3023.01 |
| Bill and Account Collectors |
43-3011.00 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1042.00 |
| Biostatisticians |
15-2041.01 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys |
27-3011.00 |
| Brokerage Clerks |
43-4011.00 |
| Bus Drivers, School |
53-3051.00 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity |
53-3052.00 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1011.00 |
| Cardiologists |
29-1212.00 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
25-2023.00 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1194.00 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School |
25-2032.00 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1052.00 |
| Chief Executives |
11-1011.00 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers  |
21-1021.00 |
| Childcare Workers |
39-9011.00 |
| Chiropractors |
29-1011.00 |
| Choreographers |
27-2032.00 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
53-7061.00 |
Clergy  |
21-2011.00 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists |
19-3033.00 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists |
19-3039.03 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists |
29-1141.04 |
| Coaches and Scouts |
27-2022.00 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1122.00 |
| Community Health Workers |
21-1094.00 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers |
11-3111.00 |
| Compliance Managers |
11-9199.02 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1021.00 |
| Concierges |
39-6012.00 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
35-2012.00 |
| Cooks, Private Household |
35-2013.00 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers |
33-3012.00 |
| Correspondence Clerks |
43-4021.00 |
| Counselors, All Other |
21-1019.00 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks |
41-2021.00 |
| Couriers and Messengers |
43-5021.00 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners |
27-3092.00 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
43-4031.00 |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
43-4041.00 |
| Credit Counselors |
13-2071.00 |
| Crematory Operators |
39-4012.00 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1111.00 |
| Critical Care Nurses |
29-1141.03 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers |
33-9091.00 |
| Curators |
25-4012.00 |
| Customer Service Representatives |
43-4051.00 |
| Dancers |
27-2031.00 |
| Dental Assistants |
31-9091.00 |
| Dental Hygienists |
29-1292.00 |
| Dentists, General |
29-1021.00 |
| Dermatologists |
29-1213.00 |
| Dietetic Technicians |
29-2051.00 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists |
29-1031.00 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
35-9011.00 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
21-2021.00 |
| Dishwashers |
35-9021.00 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1063.00 |
| Education Administrators, All Other |
11-9039.00 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary |
11-9032.00 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
11-9033.00 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other |
25-9099.00 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare |
11-9031.00 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1081.00 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors |
21-1012.00 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2021.00 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs |
43-4061.00 |
| Embalmers |
39-4011.00 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians |
29-2042.00 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians |
29-1214.00 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1032.00 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1123.00 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1053.00 |
| Epidemiologists |
19-1041.00 |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers |
13-1041.03 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants |
43-6011.00 |
| Exercise Physiologists |
29-1128.00 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors |
39-9031.00 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1192.00 |
| Family Medicine Physicians |
29-1215.00 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators |
25-9021.00 |
| File Clerks |
43-4071.00 |
| Financial Managers |
11-3031.00 |
| Firefighters |
33-2011.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers |
33-1011.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services |
39-1014.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers |
41-1012.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
43-1011.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants |
53-1044.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
39-1022.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives |
33-1012.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other |
33-1099.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
41-1011.00 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
11-9179.01 |
| Flight Attendants |
53-2031.00 |
| Food Preparation Workers |
35-2021.00 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant |
35-3041.00 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1124.00 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1043.00 |
| Fundraisers |
13-1131.00 |
| Fundraising Managers |
11-2033.00 |
| Funeral Attendants |
39-4021.00 |
| Funeral Home Managers |
11-9171.00 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
39-3012.00 |
| Gambling Cage Workers |
43-3041.00 |
| General and Operations Managers |
11-1021.00 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians |
29-1216.00 |
| Genetic Counselors |
29-9092.00 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1064.00 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
39-5012.00 |
| Health Education Specialists |
21-1091.00 |
| Health Informatics Specialists |
15-1211.01 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars |
29-9021.00 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1071.00 |
| Healthcare Social Workers |
21-1022.00 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists |
29-2092.00 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
47-3011.00 |
| Helpers--Carpenters |
47-3012.00 |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons |
47-3014.00 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
47-3015.00 |
| Helpers--Roofers |
47-3016.00 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers |
47-4051.00 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1125.00 |
Home Health and Personal Care Aides (OEWS code 31-1120) (see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Home Health and Personal Care Aides" or occupational code 31-1120. |
| Home Health Aides |
31-1121.00 |
| Personal Care Aides |
31-1122.00 |
| Hospitalists |
29-1229.02 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop |
35-9031.00 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
43-4081.00 |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
43-4161.00 |
| Human Resources Managers |
11-3121.00 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
13-1071.00 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists |
19-3032.00 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
43-4199.00 |
| Instructional Coordinators |
25-9031.00 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
43-9041.00 |
| Insurance Sales Agents |
41-3021.00 |
| Interpreters and Translators |
27-3091.00 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
43-4111.00 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
37-2011.00 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates |
23-1023.00 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2012.00 |
| Labor Relations Specialists |
13-1075.00 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1112.00 |
| Legislators |
11-1031.00 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists |
25-4022.00 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical |
43-4121.00 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1082.00 |
| Library Technicians |
25-4031.00 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
29-2061.00 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers |
33-9092.00 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
43-4131.00 |
| Loan Officers |
13-2072.00 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants |
39-3093.00 |
| Lodging Managers |
11-9081.00 |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists |
29-1122.01 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
37-2012.00 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance |
39-5091.00 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists |
39-5092.00 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists |
21-1013.00 |
| Massage Therapists |
31-9011.00 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1022.00 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
11-9111.00 |
| Medical Assistants |
31-9092.00 |
| Medical Records Specialists |
29-2072.00 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
43-6013.00 |
| Medical Transcriptionists |
31-9094.00 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners |
13-1121.00 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
21-1023.00 |
| Mental Health Counselors |
21-1014.00 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-2022.00 |
| Midwives |
29-9099.01 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers |
39-4031.00 |
| Music Directors and Composers |
27-2041.00 |
| Music Therapists |
29-1129.02 |
| Musicians and Singers |
27-2042.00 |
| Nannies |
39-9011.01 |
| Naturopathic Physicians |
29-1299.01 |
| Neurologists |
29-1217.00 |
| Neuropsychologists |
19-3039.02 |
| New Accounts Clerks |
43-4141.00 |
| Nurse Anesthetists |
29-1151.00 |
| Nurse Midwives |
29-1161.00 |
| Nurse Practitioners |
29-1171.00 |
| Nursing Assistants |
31-1131.00 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1072.00 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
29-1218.00 |
| Occupational Therapists |
29-1122.00 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides |
31-2012.00 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants |
31-2011.00 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other |
43-9199.00 |
| Office Clerks, General |
43-9061.00 |
| Online Merchants |
13-1199.06 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric |
29-1241.00 |
| Optometrists |
29-1041.00 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
29-1022.00 |
| Orderlies |
31-1132.00 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric |
29-1242.00 |
| Orthoptists |
29-1299.02 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists |
29-2091.00 |
| Paramedics |
29-2043.00 |
| Park Naturalists |
19-1031.03 |
| Passenger Attendants |
53-6061.00 |
| Patient Representatives |
29-2099.08 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
43-3051.00 |
| Pediatric Surgeons |
29-1243.00 |
| Pediatricians, General |
29-1221.00 |
| Personal Care Aides |
31-1122.00 |
| Personal Financial Advisors |
13-2052.00 |
| Pharmacists |
29-1051.00 |
| Pharmacy Technicians |
29-2052.00 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1126.00 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians |
29-1229.04 |
| Physical Therapist Aides |
31-2022.00 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants |
31-2021.00 |
| Physical Therapists |
29-1123.00 |
| Physician Assistants |
29-1071.00 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1054.00 |
| Podiatrists |
29-1081.00 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1065.00 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators |
43-5053.00 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents |
11-9131.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2011.00 |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians |
29-1229.05 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
21-1092.00 |
| Project Management Specialists |
13-1082.00 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
11-9141.00 |
| Prosthodontists |
29-1024.00 |
| Psychiatric Aides |
31-1133.00 |
| Psychiatric Technicians |
29-2053.00 |
| Psychiatrists |
29-1223.00 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1066.00 |
| Public Relations Managers |
11-2032.00 |
| Public Relations Specialists |
27-3031.00 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicators |
43-5031.00 |
| Purchasing Managers |
11-3061.00 |
| Radiation Therapists |
29-1124.00 |
| Real Estate Brokers |
41-9021.00 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents |
41-9022.00 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks |
43-4171.00 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1193.00 |
| Recreation Workers |
39-9032.00 |
| Recreational Therapists |
29-1125.00 |
| Registered Nurses |
29-1141.00 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors |
21-1015.00 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks |
43-4181.00 |
| Residential Advisors |
39-9041.00 |
| Respiratory Therapists |
29-1126.00 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other |
41-9099.00 |
| Sales Managers |
11-2022.00 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel |
41-3091.00 |
| School Bus Monitors |
33-9094.00 |
| School Psychologists |
19-3034.00 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-2031.00 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
43-6014.00 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents |
41-3031.00 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers |
25-3021.00 |
| Shampooers |
39-5093.00 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs |
53-3053.00 |
| Skincare Specialists |
39-5094.00 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
11-9151.00 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants |
21-1093.00 |
| Social Science Research Assistants |
19-4061.00 |
| Social Workers, All Other |
21-1029.00 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1113.00 |
| Sociologists |
19-3041.00 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary |
25-1067.00 |
| Spa Managers |
11-9179.02 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (OEWS code 25-9045)(see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary" or occupational code 25-9045. |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education |
25-9042.00 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education |
25-9043.00 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
25-2057.00 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool |
25-2051.00 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
25-2058.00 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists |
29-1127.00 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants |
31-9099.01 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians |
29-1229.06 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (OEWS code 21-1018) (see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title"Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors" or occupational code 21-1018. |
| Mental Health Counselors |
21-1014.00 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
21-1011.00 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term |
25-3031.00 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators |
53-4041.00 |
| Surgical Assistants |
29-9093.00 |
| Surgical Technologists |
29-2055.00 |
| Talent Directors |
27-2012.04 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
13-2081.00 |
| Tax Preparers |
13-2082.00 |
| Taxi Drivers |
53-3054.00 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other |
25-3099.00 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (OEWS code 25-9045)(see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary" or occupational code 25-9045. |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education |
25-9042.00 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education |
25-9043.00 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary |
25-9044.00 |
| Telemarketers |
41-9041.00 |
| Telephone Operators |
43-2021.00 |
| Tellers |
43-3071.00 |
Tour and Travel Guides (OEWS code 39-7010)(see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Tour and Travel Guides" or occupational code 39-7010. |
| Tour Guides and Escorts |
39-7011.00 |
| Travel Guides |
39-7012.00 |
| Training and Development Managers |
11-3131.00 |
| Training and Development Specialists |
13-1151.00 |
| Travel Agents |
41-3041.00 |
| Travel Guides |
39-7012.00 |
| Treasurers and Controllers |
11-3031.01 |
| Tutors |
25-3041.00 |
| Urologists |
29-1229.03 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers |
39-3031.00 |
| Waiters and Waitresses |
35-3031.00 |
| Word Processors and Typists |
43-9022.00 |
