The purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the extent~ direction9 and significance of changes in the state 9s occupational structureo The primary hypothesis of the study is that trends are operating in the same direction but at an increased tempoo The major theoretical orientation rests on the de= scription of the institution of work with its array of occupations" The sociological orientation rests on the importance and role of occupations in determining the position of an individual in the social structu:reo The study is significant in its evaluation of change and the use soci.ety makes of its workers" The measure of affinity representing the relation between individual and occupation is an important development in the methodology of measuring change in the occupational structure.