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