Occupation Search

Click on the SOC Code hyperlink for more information about the occupation. If there is no data for the occupation in Massachusetts you will be redirected to the O*NET™ Resource Center
 

SOC Code	Occupation Title	Description
111011	Chief Executives	Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
111021	General and Operations Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
111031	Legislators	Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

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Occupational Employment and Wages
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Massachusetts occupational employment and wage data are derived from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (OEWS), a program operated in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data are collected statewide and for seven Metropolitan New England City and Town Statistical Areas (NECTA's).

In addition, the Department of Economic Research produces occupational employment and wages for the Commonwealth's 16 Workforce Development Areas (WDA's) and nine Metropolitan NECTA Divisions. Though these estimates are produced using the BLS methodology, they are not official BLS estimates.

NOTE TO DATA USERS: As of April 4, 2022, the May 2021 survey data are available.

The May 2021 estimates do not fully reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Estimates for a given reference period are based on a sample of business establishments collected in six semiannual panels for three consecutive years. Each year, two new semiannual survey panels are added, and the two oldest panels are dropped. Older panel wage data are aged to reflect the reference date of the estimates, and employment data are benchmarked to reflect known employment for the average of the two most recent panels. Using six data panels to produce each set of estimates allows data to be produced at very detailed levels of occupation, geography, and industry, but also means that sudden changes in staffing patterns or wages are reflected in the OEWS estimates only gradually.

The May 2021 employment and wage estimates were calculated using data collected in the May 2021, November 2020, May 2020, November 2019, May 2019, and November 2018 semiannual panels. Because three of the six survey panels used to produce the estimates date from before the COVID-19 pandemic, only the three most recent survey panels (May 2021, November 2020, May 2020) reflect changes in occupational proportions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For additional information about the effect of the pandemic on OEWS estimates:
https://www.bls.gov/covid19/effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-occupational-employment-and-wage-statistics.htm
The May 2021 estimates are the first OEWS estimates to be based entirely on survey data collected using the 2018 Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC). May 2021 OEWS data are available for most 2018 SOC detailed occupations. To improve data quality, the OEWS program aggregates some occupations to the SOC broad occupation level or as OEWS-specific combinations of 2018 SOC detailed occupations. These include home health aides and personal care aides, for which OEWS will publish only the 2018 SOC broad occupation 31-1120 Home Health and Personal Care Aides.

With the May 2021 estimates, the OEWS program has implemented a new estimation method. This model-based method, called MB3, has advantages over the previous estimation method, as described in this Monthly Labor Review article.

For Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics methodology: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_tec.htm

Information on employment and wages by occupation, for the state of Massachusetts, New England City and Town Statistical Areas (NECTA) and Workforce Development Areas (WDA).

Occupational Employment and Wages

A division of the Department of Labor Standards (DLS), the goals of the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program strives to protect workers in Massachusetts.

The Occupational Safety and Health Statistics program seeks to improve workplace environments. We compile and present data to employers, employees, researchers, industry professionals, and policy-makers. They use these data to devise strategies to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses. To contact the department, call (617) 626-6945 or fax: (978) 577-1556.

Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program

Occupational Employment and Wages
Major Industry Staffing Pattern Data for Specific Occupations
The Massachusetts Department of Economic Research has produced occupational employment and wage industry staffing pattern data for the Commonwealth and for the 16 Workforce Development Areas (WDA's). The May 2020 data are available. Though these estimates were produced using the BLS methodology, they are not official BLS estimates.

To obtain a list of major industries that employ a specific occupation, please select the specific occupation from the drop-down menus below. The published data, in Excel format, includes the major industries that employ the occupation along with the occupation's employment figure and hourly and annual mean, median, entry and experienced wages.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2020 Staffing Pattern Technical Notes
How to use the Industry Staffing Pattern Data
Industry Staffing Pattern Data
With the May 2019 estimates, the OEWS program began implementing the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. OEWS estimates are calculated from six panels of survey data collected over three years. Because the May 2020 estimates are based on a combination of survey data collected using the 2010 SOC and survey data collected using the 2018 SOC, these estimates use a hybrid of the two classification systems that contains some combinations of occupations that are not found in either the 2010 or 2018 SOC. These combinations may include occupations from more than one 2018 SOC minor group or broad occupation. Therefore, OEWS will not publish data for some 2018 SOC minor groups and broad occupations in the May 2020 estimates. The May 2021 estimates, to be published in Spring 2022, will be the first OEWS estimates based entirely on survey data collected using the 2018 SOC.

In addition, the OEWS program has replaced some 2018 SOC detailed occupations with SOC broad occupations or OEWS-specific aggregations. These include home health aides and personal care aides, for which OEWS will publish only the 2018 SOC broad occupation 31-1120 Home Health and Personal Care Aides.

The May 2020 estimates do not fully reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Estimates for a given reference period are based on a sample of business establishments collected in six semiannual panels for three consecutive years. Each year, two new semiannual survey panels are added, and the two oldest panels are dropped. Older panel wage data are aged to reflect the reference date of the estimates, and employment data are benchmarked to reflect known employment for the average of the two most recent panels. Using six data panels to produce each set of estimates allows data to be produced at very detailed levels of occupation, geography, and industry, but also means that sudden changes in staffing patterns or wages are reflected in the OEWS estimates only gradually.

The May 2020 employment and wage estimates were calculated using data collected in the May 2020, November 2019, May 2019, November 2018, May 2018, and November 2017 semiannual panels. Because five of the six survey panels used to produce the estimates date from before the COVID-19 pandemic, only the most recent (May 2020) survey panel would reflect changes in occupational proportions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For additional information about the effect of the pandemic on OEWS estimates:
https://www.bls.gov/covid19/effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-occupational-employment-and-wage-statistics.htm

Employment and wage data by occupation for the state of Massachusetts and for each Workforce Development Area (WDA). Data include occupational employment, the major industries that employ the occupation, and hourly and annual mean, median, entry and experienced wages. This data is hosted on a website operated by the Department of Economic Research.

Occupational Staffing Patterns

Download annual reports issued by the OCME on current caseloads and child fatality rates in Massachusetts.

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Annual Reports

Use the links below to find One Care data reports and quality information.

One Care Data Reports and Quality Information

We collect statistics to track the progression of the opioid crisis. We use this to target services for especially hard-hit communities.

Opioid statistics (June 2020 and earlier)

Find annual reports from the Massachusetts Parole Board with data on hearings, releases, supervision, and more.

Parole Board Reports

Settlements and Judgments
Information about payments for settlements and judgments processed by the Office of Comptroller under 815 CMR 5.00. The Office of the Comptroller does not negotiate or approve the amount of settlements, or the costs of legal services and/or indemnification. Updated quarterly.
The Office of the Comptroller is the Commonwealth’s overseer of tax reporting and tax withholding requirements for state agencies and departments to federal and state authorities. Payments for settlements and judgments are processed as prescribed by the Office of the Comptroller under 815 CMR 5:00 to assist in meeting compliance obligations. 
The Office of the Comptroller does not negotiate or approve the amount of settlements, or the costs of legal services and/or indemnification.
As required by Section 2 Chapter 154 of the Acts of 2018, the Office of the Comptroller, reports quarterly on “Settlements and Judgments” to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means. The information below shows payments, by department, of settlements and judgments from appropriation account 1599-3384.

Settlements and Judgments Resources

The following links identify the policies, forms and other guidance for Departments entering into and processing settlements and judgments and provides guidance to Claimants, Claimants counsel, arbitrators, Union representatives and other officials relative to how claims will be processed irrespective of how the terms are negotiated to ensure the Commonwealth meets its legal obligations under state finance law and state and federal tax law. 
All questions related to a claim should be referred directly to the Agency Counsel for the Department subject to the claim. CTR has no authority to make representations to any Claimant or Claimant Attorney on behalf of a Department and will refer all questions related to a claim back to the Agency Counsel for resolution.  CTR will work with the Agency Counsel, or if not represented by Attorney, with the Chief Fiscal Officer to resolve any questions related to the payment or processing of a settlement or judgment.  CTR will not communicate directly with a Claimant or Claimant’s Attorney to identify the payment options, the timing of payment, or to resolve any questions related to payment, including the tax reporting, withholdings or tax treatment of the payments.  When questions on tax reporting or withholding arise, a link to this website may be provided to a Claimant, Claimant’s Attorney, union representative, arbitrator or court.
Settlement and Judgment Policy  : This Policy applies to all damages and payments awarded under a non-tort settlement and judgment by any State Department in all Branches of State government.  Review this Policy for guidance on how settlements and judgments are paid, payment processing, and the legal basis for tax withholdings and reporting. 
815 CMR 5:00 Settlement and Judgments Regulation
Non-Tort Settlement and Judgment Authorization Form  : This Form must be submitted to the Office of the Comptroller with copies of a Non-Tort Settlement and Judgment for review and approval of payment processing instructions irrespective of whether or not a State Department is paying a claim with Department Funds.
Notice Of Commonwealth Responsibilities For Settlement/Judgment Tax Withholdings, Intercept, Tax Reporting (W-2, 1099-Misc 1099-INT and Public Records Disclosure)  
Table - Office Of The Comptroller 815 CMR 5.00 Payment And Tax Reporting Of Settlements And Judgments  : Use this table to identify how various types of Settlement and Judgment awards will be processed and the associated requirements for tax reporting and withholdings. 
Settlement and Judgment Multiple Claimant Spreadsheet  : This form is used when a Department is submitting multiple claimant payments under one Settlement and Judgment Authorization Form 815 CMR 5.00
Employment Claim Tax Withholdings Calculator  file size 6MB : This Excel spreadsheet may be used to estimate the amount of tax withholdings that will be deducted from lump sum and back pay employment claim awards.
Payroll Instructions Settlements and Judgments (HR/CMS)  : Instructions for processing employment related payroll payments through HR/CMS.  These instructions must be used by any State Department for employment related settlement or judgment payments as prescribed by the Office of the Comptroller
Payroll Payment Calendar HR/CMS  This calendar identifies the bi-weekly payment calendar for payroll related settlements and judgments.  Payments are made on a bi-weekly cycle based upon the date the claim is put in line for payment and subject to available funding and prior review by the Office of the Comptroller.
 Public Records Requests 
 Globe V. ANF  
LMRF – Liability Management and Reduction Fund – G.L. C. 258 Tort Claims Policy
W-9 Form: This form is used to register payees for payments in the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS).  Any settlement or judgment payments processed through the MMARS accounting system require a payee to be registered with their Legal Name, Legal Address and Tax Identification Number (TIN/SSN) or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) that the payee has already filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Revenue (DOR).  Incorrect information will result in delays in payment or potential audits of taxes so payees should be careful to use the same name, address and TIN used when filing annual tax returns. 
Vendor Web (Internet) : Payees receiving payments through the state accounting system (MMARS) may use this link look up payment remittance information by logging on to Vendor Web with their “Vendor Code” and the last 4 digits of their TIN or FEIN associated with that Vendor Code.  Vendor Codes are not public information and can be obtained from the Department subject to a claim who has processed a payment. 
Vendor Lookup (Intranet): State Departments and Agency Counsels for the Commonwealth with access to the Intranet may use this link look up payment remittance information by logging on to Vendor Web with either the name or the Vendor Code of the payee. 
Listing of State Departments:  Use this link to identify State Departments.
Available Funds in the 1599-3384 Settlement and Judgment Reserve Account: Departments can see available funds in the 1599-3384 account in MMARs by doing a page search  "BQ89" and then search the current Budget Fiscal Year (e.g.2014) and "15993384" under Appropriation. The amount under "Expenditure Ceiling" is the amount that has been appropriated and allotted. The amount under "unexpended" is the amount remaining in the account as of this date subject to any claims that have been submitted to CTR for payment but have not yet been processed. Claims are reviewed based upon the date submitted complete and processed in the order approved in line for payment. CTR will not provide any timing for payment estimated until a claim is in line for payment and CTR will provide this information solely to the State Department Agency Counsel handling the claim.  Please see Settlement and Judgment Policy above for more information. 
Tort and Non-Tort Settlements and Judgments Required Documents Checklist

Explore data about money that the Commonwealth pays out as a result of a settlement or judgment dating back to 2014. Drill into data by department, payment amount, year, and more. This data is published on CTHRU, a website managed by the Comptroller.

Payments for public settlements or judgments

Quasi Government Payroll
The Office of the Comptroller provides a voluntary platform for quasi-governmental entities to post their payroll information in a similar environment and location to the Commonwealth’s data. Quasi-governmental payroll data is available for participating agencies. These data sets are independently maintained by each of the individual quasi-governmental entities and provided to the Office of the Comptroller for display on CTHRU. This data is updated when provided by each quasi-governmental agency.

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View payroll data from quasi government organizations dating back to 2009, including spending and employee counts. This data is published on CTHRU, a website managed by the Comptroller.

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