Job Prestige

The following occupations carry the most and least prestige with other people, according to a 2004 survey by Harris Interactive: (from Pastor's Weekly Briefing, June 17, 2005). I find it interesting that "entertainer" is so low on the list, and yet a good number seem to think that the world is waiting to hear from them!

Scientist	52%
Doctor	52%
Firefighter	48%
Teacher	48%
Military officer	47%
Nurse	44%
Police officer	40%
Priest/minister/clergy	32%
Member of Congress	31%
Lawyer	17%
Entertainer	16%
Union leader	16%
Journalist	14%
Accountant	10%
Stockbroker	10%
Real estate agent	5%