Glossary · Methodology
SOC Code
Standard occupational classification number.
Definition
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system assigns a six-digit code to every occupation tracked by US federal statistics, enabling consistent cross-source comparison.
How SalaryScopePro uses this term
We surface soc code across salary results, occupation pages, city pages, and Premium Reports — with consistent definitions and methodology. See methodology and data sources for how the underlying numbers are computed.
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