Most Common Occupations by Degree Type and Age
Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
The 10 most common occupations and median income within occupation among men aged 25-35 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 17 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 23,400 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 6 | Agricultural workers, nec | 44,200 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 6 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 84,600 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 58,100 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 69,100 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Retail Salespersons | 61,300 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 3 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | 44,200 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 53,900 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 45,400 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 05:42 PM | 1100 | 2 | Agricultural and Food Scientists | 69,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a bachelors degree only. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 16 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 0 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 78,500 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 96,000 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 4 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 94,500 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 3 | Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked | 0 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Agricultural workers, nec | 39,800 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 44,800 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 99,500 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Retail Salespersons | 71,100 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:23 PM | 1100 | 2 | Carpenters | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
The 10 most common occupations and median wage income within occupation among men aged 45-55 that have a masters degree, professional degree (eg, MD, PharmD), or PhD. Source: American Community Survey 2009-2022
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | DEGFIELDD | Share | Occupation | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 118,000 |
| 2 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 93,800 |
| 3 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 86,900 |
| 4 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 30,200 |
| 5 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Veterinarians | 91,000 |
| 6 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 135,000 |
| 7 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 4 | Education Administrators | 104,000 |
| 8 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 3 | Unemployed, with No Work Experience in the Last 5 Years or Earlier or Never Worked | 0 |
| 9 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 76,000 |
| 10 | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | bigeconomics.main | 01/27/2024 06:32 PM | 1100 | 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 80,500 |
