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Occupation list
Accountant
Auditor
Actor
Actuary
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator
Tender
Administrative Law Judge
Administrative Services Manager
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teacher
Instructor
Advertising Sales Agent
Advertising and Promotions Manager
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician
Aerospace Engineer
Agent
Business Managers of Artist
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Agricultural Inspector
Agricultural Sciences Teacher
Agricultural Worker
Agricultural and Food Science Technician
Air Traffic Controller
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor
Aircraft Mechanic
Service Technician
Aircraft Structure
Airfield Operations Specialist
Airline Pilot
All Occupation
Ambulance Driver
Attendant
Amusement and Recreation Attendant
Anesthesiologist
Animal Breeder
Animal Control Worker
Animal Scientist
Animal Trainer
Anthropologist
Archeologist
Anthropology and Archeology Teacher
Appraiser
Assessors of Real Estate
Arbitrator
Architect
Architectural and Civil Drafter
Architectural and Engineering Manager
Architecture Teacher
Architecture and Engineering Occupation
Archivist
Area
Art Director
Artist
Assembler
Fabricator
Astronomer
Athlete
Sports Competitor
Athletic Trainer
Atmospheric and Space Scientist
Atmospheric
Audio and Video Equipment Technician
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialist
Audiologist
Automotive Body and Related Repairer
Automotive Glass Installer
Repairer
Automotive Service Technician
Mechanic
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant
Avionics Technicians
Baggage Porter
Bellhop
Bailiff
Baker
Barber
Bartender
Bicycle Repairer
Bill and Account Collector
Billing and Posting Clerk
Biochemist
Biophysicist
Biological Science Teacher
Biological Scientist
Biological Technician
Biomedical Engineer
Boilermaker
Bookkeeping
Brickmason
Blockmason
Bridge and Lock Tender
Broadcast News Analyst
Broadcast Technician
Brokerage Clerk
Budget Analyst
Building Cleaning Worker
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupation
Bus Driver
Bus Driver
Bu
Truck Mechanic
Diesel Engine Specialist
Business Operations Specialist
Business Teacher
Busines
Financial Operations Occupation
Butcher
Meat Cutter
Buyer
Purchasing Agent
Cabinetmaker
Bench Carpenter
Camera Operator
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer
Captain
Cardiovascular Technologist
Technician
Career/Technical Education Teacher
Career/Technical Education Teacher
Cargo and Freight Agent
Carpenter
Carpet Installer
Cartographer
Photogrammetrist
Cashier
Cement Mason
Concrete Finisher
Chef
Head Cook
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Equipment Operator
Tender
Chemical Plant and System Operator
Chemical Technician
Chemistry Teacher
Chemist
Chief Executive
Child
Childcare Worker
Chiropractor
Choreographer
Civil Engineering Technician
Civil Engineer
Claims Adjuster
Cleaners of Vehicle
Equipment
Cleaning
Clergy
Clinical
Coache
Scout
Coating
Coil Winder
Coin
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Worker
Commercial Diver
Commercial Pilot
Commercial and Industrial Designer
Communications Equipment Operator
Communications Teacher
Community and Social Service Specialist
Community and Social Service Occupation
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Compensation
Compliance Officer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmer
Computer Occupation
Computer Operator
Computer Programmer
Computer Science Teacher
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer and Mathematical Occupation
Computer
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator
Concierge
Conservation Scientist
Construction Laborer
Construction Manager
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and Extraction Occupation
Construction and Related Worker
Continuous Mining Machine Operator
Control and Valve Installer
Repairer
Conveyor Operator
Tender
Cook
Cook
Cook
Cook
Cook
Cook
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator
Tender
Correctional Officer
Jailer
Correspondence Clerk
Cost Estimator
Costume Attendant
Counselor
Counter Attendant
Counter and Rental Clerk
Courier
Messenger
Court Reporter
Court
Craft Artist
Crane and Tower Operator
Credit Analyst
Credit Authorizer
Credit Counselor
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher
Crossing Guard
Crushing
Curator
Customer Service Representative
Cutter
Trimmer
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter
Cutting
Dancer
Data Entry Keyer
Database Administrator
Demonstrator
Product Promoter
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dentist
Dentist
Derrick Operator
Designer
Desktop Publisher
Detective
Criminal Investigator
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Dietetic Technician
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant
Bartender Helper
Director
Dishwasher
Dispatcher
Door-to-Door Sales Worker
Drafter
Dredge Operator
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter
Driver/Sales Worker
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Earth Driller
Economics Teacher
Economist
Editor
Education Administrator
Education Administrator
Education Administrator
Education Administrator
Education Teacher
Education
Education
Educational
Electric Motor
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Power-Line Installer
Repairer
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
Electrical and Electronics Drafter
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Electrical and Electronics Installer
Repairer
Electrical and Electronics Repairer
Electrical and Electronics Repairer
Electrician
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
Electronic Equipment Installer
Repairer
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installer
Repairer
Electronics Engineer
Elementary School Teacher
Elevator Installer
Repairer
Eligibility Interviewer
Embalmer
Emergency Management Director
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Engine and Other Machine Assembler
Engineering Teacher
Engineering Technician
Engineer
English Language and Literature Teacher
Entertainer
Performer
Entertainment Attendant
Related Worker
Environmental Engineering Technician
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Science Teacher
Environmental Science and Protection Technician
Environmental Scientist
Specialist
Epidemiologist
Etcher
Engraver
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator
Executive Secretarie
Executive Administrative Assistant
Explosives Worker
Extraction Worker
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter
Extruding
Fabric Mender
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker
Faller
Family and General Practitioner
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Service Technician
Farm Labor Contractor
Farm and Home Management Advisor
Farmer
Farming
Farmworker
Laborer
Farmworker
Fashion Designer
Fence Erector
Fiberglass Laminator
Fabricator
File Clerk
Film and Video Editor
Financial Analyst
Financial Examiner
Financial Manager
Financial Specialist
Fine Artist
Fire Inspector
Investigator
Firefighter
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade
Extraction Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer
First-Line Supervisors of Farming
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Helper
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operator
Fish and Game Warden
Fisher
Related Fishing Worker
Fitness Trainer
Aerobics Instructor
Flight Attendant
Floor Layer
Floor Sander
Finisher
Floral Designer
Food Batchmaker
Food Cooking Machine Operator
Tender
Food Preparation Worker
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupation
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker
Food Scientist
Technologist
Food Server
Food Service Manager
Food and Tobacco Roasting
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher
Forensic Science Technician
Forest Fire Inspector
Prevention Specialist
Forest and Conservation Technician
Forest and Conservation Worker
Forester
Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher
Forging Machine Setter
Foundry Mold and Coremaker
Funeral Attendant
Funeral Service Manager
Furniture Finisher
Gaming Cage Worker
Gaming Change Person
Booth Cashier
Gaming Dealer
Gaming Manager
Gaming Service Worker
Gaming Supervisor
Gaming Surveillance Officer
Gaming Investigator
Gaming and Sports Book Writer
Runner
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator
Gas Plant Operator
General and Operations Manager
Geographer
Geography Teacher
Geological and Petroleum Technician
Geoscientist
Glazier
Grader
Sorter
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Graphic Designer
Grinding and Polishing Worker
Grinding
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Hairdresser
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner
Health Educator
Health Specialties Teacher
Health Technologist
Technician
Health and Safety Engineer
Healthcare Practitioner
Technical Occupation
Healthcare Practitioner
Technical Worker
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Support Occupation
Healthcare Support Worker
Heat Treating Equipment Setter
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
Highway Maintenance Worker
Historian
History Teacher
Hoist and Winch Operator
Home Appliance Repairer
Home Economics Teacher
Home Health Aide
Host
Hostess
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources Manager
Hunter
Trapper
Hydrologist
Industrial Engineering Technician
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Production Manager
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Information Security Analyst
Information and Record Clerk
Inspector
Instructional Coordinator
Insulation Worker
Insulation Worker
Insurance Appraiser
Insurance Claim
Policy Processing Clerk
Insurance Sales Agent
Insurance Underwriter
Interior Designer
Internist
Interpreter
Translator
Interviewer
Janitor
Cleaner
Jeweler
Precious Stone and Metal Worker
Judge
Judicial Law Clerk
Kindergarten Teacher
Laborer
Landscape Architect
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker
Law Teacher
Lawyer
Layout Worker
Legal Occupation
Legal Secretary
Legal Support Worker
Legislator
Librarian
Library Assistant
Library Science Teacher
Library Technician
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse
Life Scientist
Lifeguard
Light Truck or Delivery Services Driver
Loading Machine Operator
Loan Interviewer
Clerk
Loan Officer
Locksmith
Safe Repairer
Locomotive Engineer
Locomotive Firer
Lodging Manager
Log Grader
Scaler
Logging Equipment Operator
Logging Worker
Logisticians
Machine Feeder
Machinist
Maid
Housekeeping Cleaner
Mail Clerk
Mail Machine Operator
Maintenance Worker
Maintenance and Repair Worker
Makeup Artist
Management Analyst
Management Occupation
Manager
Manicurist
Pedicurist
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer
Marine Engineer
Naval Architect
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Manager
Marriage and Family Therapist
Massage Therapist
Material Moving Worker
Materials Engineer
Materials Scientist
Mathematical Science Occupation
Mathematical Science Teacher
Mathematical Technician
Mathematician
Mechanical Door Repairer
Mechanical Drafter
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical Engineer
Media and Communication Equipment Worker
Media and Communication Worker
Medical Appliance Technician
Medical Assistant
Medical Equipment Preparer
Medical Equipment Repairer
Health Information Technician
Medical Scientist
Medical Secretary
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Medical and Health Services Manager
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
Merchandise Displayer
Window Trimmer
Metal Worker
Plastic Worker
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator
Meter Reader
Microbiologist
Middle School Teacher
Milling and Planing Machine Setter
Millwright
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operator
Mine Shuttle Car Operator
Mining Machine Operator
Mining and Geological Engineer
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Model Maker
Molder
Motion Picture Projectionist
Motor Vehicle Operator
Motorboat Mechanic
Service Technician
Motorboat Operator
Motorcycle Mechanic
Multimedia Artist
Animator
Multiple Machine Tool Setter
Museum Technician
Conservator
Music Director
Composer
Musical Instrument Repairer
Tuner
Musician
Singer
Natural Sciences Manager
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
New Accounts Clerk
Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Nuclear Technician
Nursing Aide
Nursing Instructor
Teacher
Obstetrician
Gynecologist
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Aide
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Office Clerk
Office Machine Operator
Office and Administrative Support Worker
Operating Engineer
Other Construction Equipment Operator
Operations Research Analyst
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
Optician
Optometrist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Order Clerk
Orthodontist
Orthotist
Prosthetist
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator
Tender
Packer
Packager
Painter
Painter
Painting
Paper Goods Machine Setter
Paperhanger
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Parking Enforcement Worker
Parking Lot Attendant
Parts Salesperson
Patternmaker
Patternmaker
Paving
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
Pediatrician
Personal Care Aide
Personal Care and Service Occupation
Personal Care and Service Worker
Personal Financial Advisor
Pest Control Worker
Pesticide Handler
Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum Pump System Operator
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Aide
Pharmacy Technician
Philosophy and Religion Teacher
Photographer
Photographic Process Worker
Processing Machine Operator
Physical Scientist
Physical Therapist Aide
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant
Physician
Surgeon
Physicist
Physics Teacher
Pile-Driver Operator
Pipelayer
Plant and System Operator
Plasterer
Stucco Mason
Plating and Coating Machine Setter
Plumber
Podiatrist
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
Political Science Teacher
Political Scientist
Postal Service Clerk
Postal Service Mail Carrier
Postal Service Mail Sorter
Postmaster
Mail Superintendent
Postsecondary Teacher
Pourer
Caster
Power Distributor
Dispatcher
Power Plant Operator
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer
Prepress Technician
Preschool Teacher
Presser
Print Binding and Finishing Worker
Printing Press Operator
Private Detective
Investigator
Probation Officer
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Procurement Clerk
Producer
Director
Production Occupation
Production Worker
Production
Proofreader
Copy Marker
Property
Prosthodontist
Protective Service Occupation
Protective Service Worker
Psychiatric Aide
Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychology Teacher
Public Address System and Other Announcer
Public Relations Specialist
Public Relation
Fundraising Manager
Pump Operator
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Manager
Radiation Therapist
Radio Operator
Radio and Television Announcer
Radiologic Technologist
Rail Car Repairer
Rail Transportation Worker
Rail Yard Engineer
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator
Railroad Brake
Railroad Conductor
Yardmaster
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Sales Agent
Receptionist
Information Clerk
Recreation Worker
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
Refractory Materials Repairer
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Counselor
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
Religious Worker
Reporter
Correspondent
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent
Travel Clerk
Residential Advisor
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Retail Salesperson
Rigger
Rock Splitter
Rolling Machine Setter
Roof Bolter
Roofer
Rotary Drill Operator
Roustabout
Sailor
Marine Oiler
Sales Engineer
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
Sawing Machine Setter
Secondary School Teacher
Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Security Guard
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Segmental Paver
Self-Enrichment Education Teacher
Semiconductor Processor
Septic Tank Servicer
Sewer Pipe Cleaner
Service Unit Operator
Set and Exhibit Designer
Sewer
Sewing Machine Operator
Shampooer
Sheet Metal Worker
Ship Engineer
Shipping
Shoe Machine Operator
Tender
Shoe and Leather Worker
Repairer
Signal and Track Switch Repairer
Skincare Specialist
Slaughterer
Meat Packer
Slot Supervisor
Social Science Research Assistant
Social Sciences Teacher
Social Scientist
Social Work Teacher
Social Worker
Social and Community Service Manager
Social and Human Service Assistant
Sociologist
Sociology Teacher
Software Developer
Soil and Plant Scientist
Sound Engineering Technician
Special Education Teacher
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stationary Engineer
Boiler Operator
Statistical Assistant
Statistician
Stock Clerk
Order Filler
Stonemason
Structural Iron and Steel Worker
Structural Metal Fabricator
Fitter
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Subway and Streetcar Operator
Surgeon
Surgical Technologist
Survey Researcher
Surveying and Mapping Technician
Surveyor
Switchboard Operator
Tailor
Tank Car
Taper
Tax Examiner
Collector
Tax Preparer
Taxi Driver
Chauffeur
Teacher Assistant
Teacher
Instructor
Team Assembler
Technical Writer
Telecommunications Equipment Installer
Repairer
Telecommunications Line Installer
Repairer
Telemarketer
Telephone Operator
Teller
Terrazzo Worker
Finisher
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator
Tender
Textile Cutting Machine Setter
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter
Therapist
Tile and Marble Setter
Timing Device Assembler
Adjuster
Tire Builder
Tire Repairer
Changer
Title Examiner
Tool Grinder
Tool and Die Maker
Tour Guide
Escort
Traffic Technician
Training and Development Manager
Training and Development Specialist
Transit and Railroad Police
Transportation Attendant
Transportation Inspector
Transportation Security Screener
Transportation Worker
Travel Agent
Travel Guide
Tree Trimmer
Pruner
Umpire
Upholsterer
Urban and Regional Planner
Usher
Veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Veterinary Technologist
Technician
Vocational Education Teacher
Waiter
Waitress
Watch Repairer
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator
Weigher
Welder
Welding
Wellhead Pumper
Wholesale and Retail Buyer
Woodworker
Woodworking Machine Setter
Word Processor
Typist
Writer
Authors
Zoologist
Wildlife Biologist
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Thank you kindly.

@Prashanthveddula
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How come we don't have simple professions like 'Doctor' here? :(

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