Occupational Prestige
Occupational Prestige Rankings of Selected Occupations in the United States
Occupation Prestige Score
Member of president's cabinet 89
Physician 82
College professor 78
Judge 76
Attorney 76
Astronomer 74
Dentist 74
Priest 73
Bank officer 72
Engineer 71
Architect 71
Chemist 69
Nurse 62
School teacher 60
Author 60
Accountant 57
Actor 55
Computer programmer 51
Athlete 51
Bank Teller 50
Electrician 49
Police officer 48
Secretary 46
Mail carrier 42
Plumber 41
Farm owner 41
Dancer 38
Mechanic 37
Bus Driver 32
Cashier 31
Gas station attendant 22
Taxi Driver 22
Garbage collector 17
Janitor 16
Maid 14
shoeshine 9
Source: National Opinion Research Center