| Major occupational group | Less than high school | High school | Some college, no degree | Associate’s degree | Bachelor’s degree | Master’s degree | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Management |
4.8 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
|
Business and financial operations |
11.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 6.5 |
|
Computer and mathematical science |
1.3 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
|
Architecture and engineering |
0.0 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 6.0 |
|
Life, physical, and social science |
0.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.7 |
|
Community and social service |
4.7 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
|
Education, training, and library |
3.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
|
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media |
3.9 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
|
Protective service |
5.2 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
|
Food preparation and serving related |
2.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 8.4 | 11.7 | 14.5 |
|
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance |
4.0 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 8.8 | 5.7 | 11.9 |
|
Personal care and service |
4.3 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 11.1 |
|
Office and administrative support |
4.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
|
Production |
5.8 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 8.9 |
|
Note: Rates are calculated by varying the example worker's educational attainment and major occupational group. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and author's calculations. |
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