2022 Occupational Requirements in the United States — 2022-11-17

Constant verbal interactions, meaning every few minutes, were required for 27.4 percent of workers in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. For the average worker, sitting was required for 43.6 percent of the workday. A work pace that varied, indicating fluctuations on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis, was present for 54.5 percent of workers. (See table 1.) Constant verbal interactions were required for 77.4 percent of cashiers. On average, sitting was required for 5.1 percent of the workday for these workers. Constant verbal interactions were required for 67.4 percent of waiters and waitresses. On average, sitting was required for 2.6 percent of the workday for these workers. Constant verbal interactions were required for 43.4 percent of hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks. On average, sitting was required for 29.1 percent of the workday for these workers. Constant verbal interactions were required for 38.8 percent of retail salespersons.