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The conditions work is done in

55 work-context dimensions · O*NET

O*NET describes the environment of every occupation with a fixed set of 55 work-context dimensions — standardized conditions like "Face-to-Face Discussions", "Time Pressure", or "Exposed to Contaminants". Each is rated for every occupation on a 1–5 scale. This page renders each dimension: how intense it is across the economy and the occupations where it is highest and lowest.

Most intense on average

  1. Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams · 4.56/5
  2. Contact With Others · 4.33/5
  3. Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team · 4.18/5
  4. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate · 4.17/5
  5. Freedom to Make Decisions · 4.09/5
  6. Telephone Conversations · 4.05/5
  7. Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals · 4.01/5
  8. E-Mail · 3.95/5

Most variable across jobs

  1. E-Mail · spread 4.00
  2. Exposed to Contaminants · spread 4.00
  3. Exposed to Disease or Infections · spread 4.00
  4. Exposed to Radiation · spread 4.00
  5. In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment · spread 4.00
  6. Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions · spread 4.00
  7. Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets · spread 4.00
  8. Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection · spread 4.00

"Most intense" ranks the economy-wide average of each condition; "most variable" ranks how far occupations spread apart on it. Both describe working conditions as workers report them — not pay, difficulty, or whether a job is better.

Interpersonal Relationships

Physical Work Conditions

Structural Job Characteristics