O*NET OnLine

Spec sheet

Purpose

O*NET OnLine is a web application for career exploration and job analysis with detailed descriptions of the world of work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Audience

The site is intended for job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, and researchers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

API

O*NET Web Services is a REST API that provides access to the entire O*NET Database and can display O*NET information in other applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · services.onetcenter.org

Support

The O*NET program provides technical support and customer service to O*NET users through the National Center for O*NET Development.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetcenter.org

Advanced searches

Search tools cover job duties, professional associations, related activities, soft skills, and software skills.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Crosswalks

The site offers crosswalk searches for military, education, Occupational Outlook Handbook, SOC, DOT, RAPIDS, and ESCO classifications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Data updates

The O*NET Database is updated quarterly.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetcenter.org

Downloads

The database is available in tabular Excel, CSV, and JSON formats, SQL database formats, RDF graphs, and web services APIs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetcenter.org

Licensing

Most O*NET OnLine content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, with stated attribution requirements and exceptions for some third-party content.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Occupation coverage

Users can find, search, or browse more than 900 occupations; the current system lists 1,016 occupation titles and codes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Occupation data

Occupation profiles describe worker attributes and job characteristics, and the broader O*NET database covers more than 55,000 jobs across the U.S. economy.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetcenter.org

Search and reports

O*NET OnLine provides keyword search, O*NET-SOC browsing, customizable occupation reports, and cross-occupation exploration.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetcenter.org

Sponsorship

O*NET OnLine is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onetonline.org

Plans and prices

Every O*NET OnLine plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Career Guidance Software#15 of 297.5