The Most and Least Trusted Occupations


Photo Credit: Pew Research Center

By Althea Chang

Lawyers and business executives are among the least trusted occupations in America, and members of the military, teachers and scientists are highly regarded, but Americans are split on just how much those groups contribute to society, according to a recent survey.

About 24 percent of 4,006 adults polled from across the country by the Pew Research Center said business executives contribute “a lot” to society’s well being while 28 percent say executives contribute little to nothing to society.

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