Description

This variable indicates the Duncan Socioeconomic Index (SEI) score to each occupation. The SEI, which is based on the 1950 occupational classification system, is a measure of occupational status based upon the income level and educational attainment associated with each occupation in 1950. The score was derived by using median income and education levels for men in 1950 to predict prestige assessments from a 1947 survey (of a select group of occupations). The resulting statistical model was used to generate scores for the entire range of 1950 occupations.

Universe

• United States 1980: Persons with an occupational response (codes 000-970) recorded in OCC1950 (occupation 1950 basis)

Availability

• United States: 1980

Integrated variables

• None