Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023-2033

As the federal government’s premier career guide, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, has been used by millions of people since the 1940s. This edition reflects the latest employment projections that were released in September 2023 and developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information. Especially designed to provide valuable up-to-date information, the Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their future including students about to graduate from high school or college, recent graduates, individuals returning to the workforce after an absence, or anyone looking for a career change. It has been used by millions since the 1940s.

The completely updated OOH reflects employment information released in September 2023. It includes information on the fastest-growing occupations, number of new jobs, and a summary of the highest-paying occupations.

This Handbook contains numerous occupations profiles and includes information on:
Job dutiesEducation and training neededMedian payImportant qualities for the jobLicenses, certification, and registrations neededContact information to learn more about the occupationJob outlook
Special features include:
Assumptions and methods used in preparing employment projectionsA comprehensive appendix summarizing the occupationsData for occupations not covered in detailEmployment projectionsGlossary of terms used throughout the bookOccupational information network coverage; and a detailed index