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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $80,730/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$48,220$133,720

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +3% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 33,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring
Top knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and AnthropologyAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEducation and Training
Core tasks

Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.

Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.

Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.

Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.

Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.

Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.

Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.

Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

The median pay for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers is $80,730 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

Employment for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers?

About 33,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.