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 InvestigatorEqual 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Bashen EEOFedSoftBashen EEOSoftBashen LinkLineBerkshire Associates BALANCEaapBiddle Adverse Impact ToolkitBiddle AutoAAPCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteDatabase software

Tools & Equipment

10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDA