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Metabolic Equivalent of Task Values for Activities in American Time Use Survey and 2002 Census Occupational Classification System

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Table 17: Activity codes & MET values assigned to personal care and service occupations

Management Occupation Title from 2002 Census Occupational Classification System2002 Census CodeAssigned Activity CodesAssigned MET Values
First-line supervisors/managers of gaming workers430092.5
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers432092.5
Animal trainers4340113.0
Non-farm animal caretakers4350113.0
Gaming services workers440092.5
Motion picture projectionists441011.5
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers442092.5
Miscellaneous entertainment attendants and related workers443032.0
Funeral service workers4460113.0
Barbers450042.5
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists451042.5
Miscellaneous personal appearance workers452092.5
Baggage porters, bellhops, and concierges4530123.5
Tour and travel guides454092.5
Transportation attendants455032.0
Child care workers460092.5
Personal and home care aides4610113.0
Recreation and fitness workers4620113.0
Residental advisors464011.5
Personal care and service workers, all other465092.5

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Last Updated: 19 Aug, 2024