Tipped occupation code finder

Mix and serve drinks or other refreshments to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Examples: Barkeep, mixologist, taproom attendant, sommelierSOC 35-3011

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishments or at catered events.

Examples: Cocktail waitress, dining car server, banquet staffSOC 35-3031

Serve food or beverages to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

Examples: Room service food server, boat hop, beer cart serverSOC 35-3041

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

Examples: Bar back, bar helper, busserSOC 35-9011

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.

Examples: Executive chef, pastry chef, sous chef, fast food cook, private chef, restaurant cook, saucier, food truck cook, banquet cook, caterer, chocolatier, confectionerSOC 35-1011, 35-2011, 35-2013, 35-2014, 35-2019

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

Examples: Salad maker, sandwich maker, fruit and vegetable parer, kitchen stewardSOC 35-1012, 35-2021, 35-9099

Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

Examples: Barista, ice cream server, cafeteria serverSOC 35-3023

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Examples: Dish room worker, silverware cleanerSOC 35-9021

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

Examples: Maître d'hôtel, dining room hostSOC 35-9031

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Examples: Bread baker, cake baker, bagel baker, pastry finisherSOC 51-3011

Operate gambling games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.

Examples: Blackjack dealer, craps dealer, poker dealer, roulette dealer, pit clerkSOC 39-3011, 39-1013

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Examples: Slot attendant, mutuel tellerSOC 41-2012

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Examples: Casino cashier, cage cashierSOC 43-3041

Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons' wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers.

Examples: Betting runner, bingo worker, keno runner, race book writerSOC 39-3012

Perform dances

Examples: Club dancer, dance artistSOC 27-2031

Play one or more musical instruments or sing.

Examples: Instrumentalist, accompanist, lounge singerSOC 27-2042

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Examples: Deejay, club DJSOC 27-2091

Entertain audiences with artistic expression.

Examples: Comedian, clown, magician, street performerSOC 27-2099

Produce and publish on digital platforms original entertainment and personality-driven content, such as live streams, short-form videos, or podcasts.

Examples: Streamer, online video creator, social media influencer, podcasterSOC 27-2099

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.

Examples: Ticket collector, theater usherSOC 39-3031

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Examples: Coat checker, washroom attendant, bathhouse attendantSOC 39-3093

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Examples: Hotel baggage handler, curbside airport check-in assistant, doormanSOC 39-6011

Assist patrons at hotels or apartment buildings with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

Examples: Hotel guest service agent, activities conciergeSOC 39-6012

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.

Examples: Front desk clerk, registration clerkSOC 43-4081

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain commercial establishments, such as hotels, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Examples: Hotel maid, housekeeping staffSOC 37-2012

Perform work to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. May maintain and repair musical instruments, furniture, antiques, and non-fixtures.

Examples: Handyman, roofer, window repairer, house painter (interior or exterior), flooring installer, piano tuner, furniture restorer, antique repairerSOC 49-9071, 49-9098, 49-9099, 49-9063, 49-2097, 51-7021

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.

Examples: Lawn mower, gardener, tree trimmer, weed sprayerSOC 37-3011

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service exterior lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Examples: ElectricianSOC 47-2111

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.

Examples: Plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler installerSOC 47-2152

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Examples: Air conditioning repairer, heating system installer, chimney sweepSOC 49-9021

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Examples: Washing machine installer, dishwasher repairerSOC 49-9031

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Examples: House cleaner, pool cleaner, carpet cleaner, window washerSOC 37-2012

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Examples: Safe installer, key makerSOC 49-9094

Provide on-road assistance to drivers whose vehicles have broken down.

Examples: Tow truck driver, car battery technician, tire repairer, tire changer, car fuel delivererSOC 49-3023, 53-3032

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (for example, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, at a daytime nonresidential facility, or a residential facility.

Examples: Elderly companion, personal care aide, butler, house sitter, personal valetSOC 31-1122, 39-9099

Coordinate activities of staff or clients to make arrangements for private events. May provide creative design for décor and invitations.

Examples: Wedding planner, party plannerSOC 13-1121

Photograph people, landscapes, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints.

Examples: Wedding photographer, headshot photographerSOC 27-4021

Operate video or film camera to record images or scenes of private events.

Examples: Wedding videographerSOC 27-4031

Lead and facilitate the ceremony for life events such as weddings or funerals. Ceremonies may be religious or civil services.

Examples: Wedding officiant, funeral celebrant, clergy, vow renewal officiantSOC 21-2011

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets or show animals.

Examples: Pet groomer, pet sitter, pet walker, kennel worker, pet trainer, horse groomerSOC 39-2021

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to supplement formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests. May provide instruction in person or remotely.

Examples: Reading tutor, math tutor, language tutorSOC 25-3041

Attend to children at businesses and private households. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Examples: Au pair, child sitter at hotels and gymsSOC 39-9011

Create original visual artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Examples: Ice sculptor, caricature sketch artistSOC 27-1013

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Examples: Corsage maker, florist, flower arranger, event floristSOC 27-1023

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.

Examples: Facialist, electrologist, spa estheticianSOC 39-5094

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength or propose client therapy plans.

Examples: Masseuse, deep tissue massage therapist, sports massage therapistSOC 31-9011

Provide beauty or barbering services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, massaging and treating scalps, trimming beards or giving shaves.

Examples: Wig stylist, beautician, hair colorist, hair cutterSOC 39-5012, 39-5011

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Examples: Scalp treatment specialist, shampoo assistantSOC 39-5093

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Examples: Nail technician, fingernail sculptor, nail painterSOC 39-5092

Enhance and maintain clients' eyebrows using techniques such as threading, waxing, or tweezing. Enhance clients' eyelashes using techniques such as tinting or applying extensions.

Examples: Eyebrow waxerSOC 39-5012

Design and apply makeup looks.

Examples: Wedding makeup artist, party makeup artistSOC 39-5091

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Examples: Aerobics trainer, yoga instructor, personal trainerSOC 39-9031

Design and execute tattoos on a client's skin, often using a needle and ink. Create openings in the human body for the insertion of jewelry. May consult clients on aftercare to promote healing and prevent infection.

Examples: Tattoo artist, ear piercer, nose piercerSOC 27-1019

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Examples: Tailor, seamstress, clothing alterations workerSOC 51-6052

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.

Examples: Cobbler, shoe shinerSOC 51-6041

Assist a golfer during a round of golf by providing practical support and strategic advice. May carry the golfer's bag, manage their clubs, offer guidance on club selection or course strategy.

Examples: Golf caddie, golf cart attendantSOC 39-3091

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

Examples: Knitting instructor, piano teacher, art instructor, dance teacherSOC 25-3021

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, or other airborne vehicle for recreational or touring purposes. Excludes regional national, and international airline pilots, and emergency services pilots.

Examples: Helicopter tour pilot, hot air balloon aeronaut, skydiving pilotSOC 53-2012

Guide individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Examples: Museum guide, sightseeing guideSOC 39-7011

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups (covering both indoor and outdoor locations).

Examples: Cruise director, river expedition guideSOC 39-7012

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

Examples: Diving instructor, ski instructor, tennis teacher, surfing instructorSOC 25-3021

Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a hotel or restaurant. May collect fee.

Examples: Parking garage attendant, valet parkerSOC 53-6021

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or unplanned basis.

Examples: Cab driver, personal driver, platform/app-based rideshare driverSOC 53-3054

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned route and scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Excludes taxi and rideshare drivers, chauffeurs, municipal bus drivers, and school bus drivers.

Examples: Airport shuttle driver, hotel shuttle driver, rental car shuttle driverSOC 53-3053

Drive truck or other vehicle to deliver goods, such as food products, appliances, or furniture, or pick up or deliver packages. May also take orders or collect payment at point of delivery.

Examples: Pizza delivery driver, grocery delivery driver, floral delivery, bicycle courier, package delivery person, appliance delivery driver, furniture delivery person, app/platform-based delivery personSOC 53-3031

Wash or otherwise clean personal vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Examples: Car wash attendant, auto detailer, boat waxerSOC 53-7061

Drive bus or motor coach for charters or private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage.

Examples: Motor coach bus driver, tour bus driverSOC 53-3052

Operate water taxi boats or provide services to passengers on private charter boats. May assist in navigational activities.

Examples: Water taxi captain, air boat operator, charter boat deckhand, charter boat stewardSOC 53-5022

Operate rickshaw, pedicab, or carriage to transport passengers.

Examples: Horse drawn carriage driver, bike taxi driverSOC 53-6099

Manually move furniture, music instruments, art, antiques, boxes, luggage, or other materials to or from a home or dwelling.

Examples: Furniture mover, packer, piano mover, art moverSOC 53-7062

Pump gas for customers at a gas station. May also clean the windshield, check the oil level, or check the tire pressure of the customer's car in conjunction with the car being refueled.

Examples: Gas pumperSOC 53-6031