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  1. Occupations
  2. Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

SOC: 13-1041.03

Common Job Titles

  • Affirmative Action Officer (AA Officer)
  • Civil Rights Investigator
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer)
  • Equal Opportunity Specialist

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

397,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more$130,030
Workers on average earn$84,980

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Law and Government4.4/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.9/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
  • Sociology and Anthropology3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Bashen EEOFedSoft
  • Bashen EEOSoft
  • Bashen LinkLine
  • Berkshire Associates BALANCEaap
  • Biddle Adverse Impact Toolkit
  • Biddle AutoAAP
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Database software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistants PDA

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Labor Relations Specialists 13-1075.00
  • Human Resources Managers 11-3121.00
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 43-4061.00
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1141.00
  • Human Resources Specialists 13-1071.00

Moderately Similar

  • Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 23-1022.00
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 43-4161.00
  • Compliance Officers 13-1041.00
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07

Related

  • Lawyers 23-1011.00
  • Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111.00
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers 21-1021.00
  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00
  • Law Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1112.00
  • Judicial Law Clerks 23-1012.00
  • Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 43-6012.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealthcare Quality and Safety Graduate CertificateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Healthcare Quality and SafetyIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental SciencesIssuer: Auburn University