Occupations with the most prestige in the U.S.A.

Submitted by baker on Wed, 10/05/2005 - 03:06
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  1. Scientist 52%
  2. Doctor 52%
  3. Firefighter 48%
  4. Teacher 48%
  5. Military officer 47%
  6. Nurse 44%
  7. Police officer 40%
  8. Priest/minister/clergy 32%
  9. Member of Congress 31%
  10. Engineer 29%
  11. Athlete 21%
  12. Architect 20%
  13. Business executive 19%
  14. Lawyer 17%
  15. Entertainer 16%
  16. Union leader 16%
  17. Actor 16%
  18. Banker 15%
  19. Journalist 14%
  20. Accountant 10%
  21. Stockbroker 10%
  22. Real estate broker/agent 5%
  24. Source: Harris Poll of 1,012 adults conducted Aug. 10-15, 2004.
Author Comments: 

Percentage relates to how many people surveyed feel the career is prestigious. I guess that's to say, do other people admire you for your profession. Interestingly, job prestige plays a large part in job satisfaction.