# Sorted Nordic Scores by Patrick Durusau, patrick@durusau.net # # 21 August 2014 # # Based on National Opinion Research Center (NORC) # PRESTIGE SCORES FOR ALL DETAILED CATEGORIES IN THE 1980 CENSUS OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION # (These data are from the 1989 General Social Survey, via the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, data set #9593) # Primary researchers: James A. Davis, Tom W. Smith, Robert W. Hodge, Keiko Nakao, and Judith Treas # Accessed 21 August 2014 # # 1980 1989 Census Prestige 1980 Census Code Score Occupational Category ----------------------------------------------------------------- 084 86.05 Physicians 178 74.77 Lawyers 064 73.70 Computer Systems Analysts and Scientists 148 73.51 Trade and Industrial Teachers 147 73.51 Theology Teachers 153 73.51 Teachers, Postsecondary, n.e.c. 125 73.51 Sociology Teachers 146 73.51 Social Work Teachers 126 73.51 Social Science Teachers, n.e.c. 118 73.51 Psychology Teachers 154 73.51 Postsecondary Teachers, Subject Not Specified 124 73.51 Political Science Teachers 116 73.51 Physics Teachers 138 73.51 Physical Education Teachers 117 73.51 Natural Science Teachers, n.e.c. 133 73.51 Medical Science Teachers 128 73.51 Mathematical Science Teachers 145 73.51 Law Teachers 149 73.51 Home Economics Teachers 123 73.51 History Teachers 134 73.51 Health Specialties Teachers 144 73.51 Foreign Language Teachers 143 73.51 English Teachers 127 73.51 Engineering Teachers 139 73.51 Education Teachers 119 73.51 Economics Teachers 113 73.51 Earth, Environmental, and Marine Science Teachers 129 73.51 Computer Science Teachers 115 73.51 Chemistry Teachers 135 73.51 Business, Commerce, and Marketing Teachers 114 73.51 Biological Science Teachers 137 73.51 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers 136 73.51 Agriculture and Forestry Teachers 069 73.48 Physicists and Astronomers 073 73.33 Chemists, Except Biochemists 048 73.30 Chemical Engineers 043 73.15 Architects 078 73.14 Biological and Life Scientists 076 73.09 Physical Scientists, n.e.c. 085 71.79 Dentists 044 71.60 Aerospace Engineers 179 71.49 Judges 059 70.69 Engineers, n.e.c. 004 70.45 Chief Executives and General Administrators, Public Administration 075 69.75 Geologists and Geodesists 167 69.39 Psychologists 015 69.22 Managers, Medicine and Health 176 68.96 Clergy 053 68.81 Civil Engineers 203 68.40 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 096 68.32 Pharmacists 087 67.16 Optometrists 095 66.48 Registered Nurses 157 66.37 Teachers, Secondary School 047 65.85 Petroleum Engineers 023 65.38 Accountants and Auditors 158 65.06 Teachers, Special Education 169 65.02 Social Scientists, n.e.c. 088 64.86 Podiatrists 227 64.76 Air Traffic Controllers 199 64.66 Athletes 083 64.27 Medical Scientists 055 64.19 Electrical and Electronic Engineers 057 64.14 Mechanical Engineers 156 64.08 Teachers, Elementary School 014 63.70 Administrators, Education and Related Fields 068 63.46 Mathematical Scientists, n.e.c. 074 63.39 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 049 63.30 Nuclear Engineers 183 63.05 Authors 098 62.99 Inhalation Therapists 166 62.86 Economists 009 62.73 Purchasing Managers 105 62.36 Therapists, n.e.c. 086 62.28 Veterinarians 056 62.26 Industrial Engineers 414 61.84 Supervisors, Police and Detectives 103 61.45 Physical Therapists 106 61.20 Physicians' Assistants 226 61.02 Airplane Pilots and Navigators 045 60.94 Metallurgical and Materials Engineers 003 60.92 Legislators 104 60.76 Speech Therapists 168 60.75 Sociologists 026 60.65 Management Analysts 229 60.51 Computer Programmers 416 60.42 Fire Inspection and Fire Prevention Occupations 418 59.99 Police and Detectives, Public Service 207 59.98 Licensed Practical Nurses 213 59.88 Electrical and Electronic Technicians 413 59.87 Supervisors, Firefighting and Fire Prevention Occupations 195 59.75 Editors and Reporters 046 59.62 Mining Engineers 054 59.54 Agricultural Engineers 058 59.46 Marine and Naval Architects 013 59.46 Managers, Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations 007 58.94 Financial Managers 206 58.48 Radiologic Technicians 077 58.00 Agricultural and Food Scientists 187 57.62 Actors and Directors 163 56.69 Counselors, Educational and Vocational 208 56.67 Health Technologists and Technicians, n.e.c. 234 56.53 Legal Assistants 099 55.97 Occupational Therapists 678 55.93 Dental Laboratory and Medical Appliance Technicians 097 55.61 Dietitians 067 55.57 Statisticians 155 54.93 Teachers, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten 198 54.81 Announcers 079 54.53 Forestry and Conservation Scientists 828 54.48 Ship Captains and Mates, Except Fishing Boats 164 54.42 Librarians 184 54.31 Technical Writers 215 54.12 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 558 54.05 Supervisors, n.e.c. 304 53.99 Supervisors, Computer Equipment Operators 008 53.85 Personnel and Labor Relations Managers 006 53.66 Administrators, Protective Service 193 53.49 Dancers 258 53.16 Sales Engineers 065 53.04 Operations and Systems Researchers and Analysts 417 52.87 Firefighting Occupations 515 52.86 Aircraft Mechanics, Excluding Engine 508 52.86 Aircraft Engine Mechanics 017 52.85 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 255 52.80 Securities and Financial Services Sales Occupations 188 52.38 Painters, Sculptors, Craft-Artists, and Artist Printmakers 173 52.32 Urban Planners 205 52.28 Health Record Technologists and Technicians 204 52.23 Dental Hygienists 165 52.04 Archivists and Curators 305 51.83 Supervisors, Financial Records Processing 174 51.50 Social Workers 217 51.49 Drafting Occupations 525 51.43 Data Processing Equipment Repairers 034 51.43 Business and Promotion Agents 063 51.35 Surveyors and Mapping Scientists 575 51.27 Electricians, Except Apprentices 005 51.23 Administrators and Officials, Public Administration 446 50.86 Health Aids, Except Nursing 019 50.64 Managers and Administrators, n.e.c. 303 50.54 Supervisors, General Office 089 50.44 Health Diagnosing Practitioners, n.e.c. 557 50.33 Supervisors, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 556 50.33 Supervisors, Painters, Paperhangers, and Plasterers 555 50.33 Supervisors, Electricians and Power Transmission Installers 554 50.33 Supervisors, Carpenters and Related Work 553 50.33 Supervisors, Brickmasons, Stonemasons, and Title Setters 653 50.33 Sheet Metal Workers, Except Apprentices 308 50.32 Computer Operators 029 50.11 Buyers, Wholesale and Retail Trade Except Farm Products 036 50.06 Inspectors and Compliance Officers, Except Construction 844 50.00 Operating Engineers 503 49.82 Supervisors, Mechanics and Repairers 489 49.45 Inspectors, Agricultural Products 018 49.14 Funeral Directors 254 48.82 Real Estate Sales Occupations 316 48.79 Interviewers 037 48.72 Management Related Occupations, n.e.c. 306 48.55 Chief Communications Operators 259 48.54 Sales Representatives, Mining, Manufacturing, and Wholesale 024 48.40 Underwriters 025 48.40 Other Financial Officers 423 48.32 Sheriffs, Bailiffs, and Other Law Enforcement Officers 233 48.25 Tool Programmers, Numerical Control 216 48.25 Engineering Technicians, n.e.c. 476 47.59 Managers, Horticultural Specialty Farms 475 47.59 Managers, Farms, Except Horticultural 197 47.52 Public Relations Specialists 375 47.27 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 633 47.07 Supervisors, Production Occupations 355 47.04 Mail Carriers, Postal Service 826 47.01 Rail Vehicle Operators, n.e.c. 637 46.93 Machinists, Except Apprentices 035 46.85 Construction Inspectors 314 46.70 Stenographers 337 46.64 Bookkeepers, Accounting and Auditing Clerks 186 46.56 Musicians and Composers 185 46.53 Designers 467 46.50 Welfare Service Aides 577 46.25 Electrical Power Installers and Repairers 377 46.10 Eligibility Clerks, Social Welfare 313 46.08 Secretaries 159 45.73 Teachers, n.e.c. 349 45.13 Telegraphers 189 45.11 Photographers 253 44.85 Insurance Sales Occupations 516 44.82 Heavy Equipment Mechanics 585 44.75 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, Except Apprentices 843 44.63 Supervisors, Material Moving Equipment Operators 445 44.56 Dental Assistants 647 44.55 Precious Stones and Metals Workers 066 44.47 Actuaries 225 44.38 Science Technicians, n.e.c. 477 44.17 Supervisors, Farm Workers 243 44.15 Supervisors and Proprietors, Sales Occupations 613 44.07 Supervisors, Extractive Occupations 657 43.81 Cabinet Makers and Bench Carpenters 507 43.64 Bus, Truck, and Stationary Engine Mechanics 177 43.55 Religious Workers, n.e.c. 494 43.53 Supervisors, Forestry and Logging Workers 549 43.53 Not Specified Mechanics and Repairers Construction Trades (39.28) 027 43.32 Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists 695 43.28 Power Plant Operators 383 43.28 Bank Tellers 384 43.14 Proofreaders 387 43.06 Teachers' Aides 597 42.96 Structural Metal Workers 634 42.93 Tool and Die Makers, Except Apprentices 699 42.89 Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 373 42.89 Expediters 228 42.83 Broadcast Equipment Operators 544 42.75 Millwrights 497 42.63 Captains and Other Officers, Fishing Vessels 833 42.61 Marine Engineers 667 42.48 Tailors 849 42.34 Crane and Tower Operators 354 42.20 Postal Clerks, Excluding Mail Carriers 823 42.16 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 793 42.13 Hand Engraving and Printing Occupations 426 42.11 Guards and Police, Excluding Public Service 465 42.05 Public Transportation Attendants 534 42.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics 783 41.89 Welders and Cutters 028 41.85 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 363 41.81 Production Coordinators 689 41.80 Inspectors, Testers, and Graders 307 41.72 Supervisors, Distribution, Scheduling, and Adjusting Clerks 338 41.71 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 447 41.71 Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants 798 41.52 Production Samplers and Weighers 614 41.50 Drillers, Oil Well 824 41.34 Locomotive Operating Occupations 703 41.30 Lathe and Turning Machine Set-Up Operators 527 41.28 Telephone Line Installers and Repairers 385 41.18 Data-Entry Keyers 033 40.99 Purchasing Agents and Buyers 235 40.85 Technicians, n.e.c. 576 40.60 Electrician Apprentices 473 40.39 Farmers, Except Horticultural 376 40.36 Investigators and Adjusters, Except Insurance 766 40.26 Furnace, Kiln, and Oven Operators, Except Food 736 40.21 Typesetters and Compositors 696 40.16 Stationary Engineers 825 40.09 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 309 40.09 Peripheral Equipment Operators 315 40.03 Typists 724 39.93 Heat Treating Equipment Operators 735 39.85 Photoengravers and Lithographers 598 39.82 Drillers, Earth 424 39.81 Correctional Institution Officers 214 39.74 Industrial Engineering Technicians 643 39.64 Boilermakers 505 39.64 Automobile Mechanics, Except Apprentices 693 39.64 Adjusters and Calibrators 707 39.56 Rolling Machine Operators 348 39.55 Telephone Operators 714 39.52 Numerical Control Machine Operators 734 39.47 Printing Machine Operators 256 39.29 Advertising and Related Sales Occupations 284 39.19 Auctioneers 536 39.17 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 319 39.02 Receptionists 543 39.02 Elevator Installers and Repairers 658 38.94 Furniture and Wood Finishers 567 38.92 Carpenters, Except Apprentices 523 38.88 Electronic Repairers, Communications and Industrial Equipment 656 38.66 Patternmakers and Model Makers, Wood 495 38.54 Forestry Workers, Except Logging 533 38.53 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Repairers 016 38.53 Managers, Properties and Real Estate 347 38.51 Office Machine Operators, n.e.c. 694 38.49 Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators 645 38.41 Patternmakers and Model Makers, Metal 797 38.38 Production Testers 649 38.17 Engravers, Metal 175 38.06 Recreation Workers 867 38.02 Helpers, Extractive Occupations 774 37.98 Photographic Process Machine Operators 654 37.95 Sheet Metal Worker, Apprentices 773 37.94 Motion Picture Projectionists 803 37.93 Supervisors, Motor Vehicle Operators 866 37.86 Helpers, Surveyor 717 37.83 Fabricating Machine Operators, n.e.c. 677 37.73 Optical Goods Workers 853 37.73 Excavating and Loading Machine Operators 415 37.64 Supervisors, Guards 526 37.61 Household Appliance and Power Tool Repairers 224 37.61 Chemical Technicians 386 37.50 Statistical Clerks 615 37.50 Explosives Workers 588 37.50 Concrete and Terrazzo Finishers 474 37.39 Horticultural Specialty Farmers 876 37.26 Stevedores 704 37.24 Lathe and Turning Machine Operators 595 37.16 Roofers 427 37.16 Protective Service Occupations 737 37.03 Miscellaneous Printing Machine Operators 726 37.02 Wood Lathe, Routing and Planing Machine Operators 708 36.95 Drilling and Boring Machine Operators 456 36.75 Supervisors, Personal Service Occupations 878 36.70 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 673 36.62 Apparel and Fabric Patternmakers 538 36.57 Office Machine Repairers 869 36.43 Construction Laborers 517 36.41 Farm Equipment Mechanics 529 36.38 Telephone Installers and Repairers 659 36.31 Miscellaneous Precision Woodworkers 848 36.22 Hoist and Winch Operators 723 36.20 Metal Plating Machine Operators 669 36.14 Shoe Repairers 218 36.10 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 485 36.10 Supervisors, Related Agricultural Occupations 328 36.08 Personnel Clerks, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 458 36.08 Hairdressers and Cosmetologists 666 36.08 Dressmakers 563 36.08 Brickmasons and Stonemasons, Except Apprentices 335 36.06 File Clerks 346 36.02 Mail Preparing and Paper Handling Machine Operators 468 35.76 Child Care Workers, Except Private Household 655 35.71 Miscellaneous Precision Metal Workers 457 35.71 Barbers 539 35.67 Mechanical Controls and Valve Repairers 599 35.67 Construction Trades, n.e.c. 448 35.62 Supervisors, Cleaning and Building Service Workers 713 35.61 Forging Machine Operators 285 35.58 Sales Support Occupations, n.e.c. 194 35.55 Artists, Performers, and Related Workers, n.e.c. 796 35.53 Production Inspectors, Checkers, and Examiners 587 35.49 Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Apprentices 535 35.49 Camera, Watch, and Musical Instrument Repairers 318 35.34 Transportation Ticket and Reservation Agents 596 35.34 Sheetmetal Duct Installers 345 35.34 Duplicating Machine Operators 639 35.31 Machinist Apprentices 794 35.29 Hand Grinding and Polishing Occupations 785 35.28 Assemblers 433 35.16 Supervisors, Food Preparation and Service Occupations 856 35.16 Industrial Truck and Tractor Equipment Operators 753 35.16 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators 616 35.06 Mining Machine Operators 369 34.98 Samplers 584 34.91 Plasterers 326 34.86 Correspondence Clerks 687 34.86 Bakers 344 34.83 Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operators 706 34.80 Punching and Stamping Press Machine Operators 725 34.76 Miscellaneous Metal and Plastic Processing Machine 359 34.76 Dispatchers 668 34.75 Upholsterers 686 34.66 Butchers and Meat Cutters 739 34.50 Knitting, Looping, Taping, and Weaving Machine Operators 323 34.50 Information Clerks, n.e.c. 855 34.46 Grader, Dozer, and Scraper Operators 498 34.46 Fishers 566 34.38 Carpet Installers 573 34.26 Drywall Installers 263 34.24 Sales Workers, Motor Vehicles and Boats 829 34.16 Sailors and Deckhands 674 34.05 Miscellaneous Precision Apparel and Fabric Workers 506 34.05 Automobile Mechanic Apprentices 366 34.00 Meter Readers 405 33.93 Housekeepers and Butlers 579 33.91 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 379 33.88 General Office Clerks 727 33.77 Sawing Machine Operators 719 33.74 Molding and Casting Machine Operators 845 33.62 Longshore Equipment Operators 769 33.61 Slicing and Cutting Machine Operators 275 33.60 Sales Counter Clerks 864 33.38 Helpers, Mechanics and Repairers 749 33.29 Miscellaneous Textile Machine Operators 787 33.11 Hand Molding, Casting, and Forming Occupations 784 33.09 Solderers and Blazers 353 33.08 Communications Equipment Operators, n.e.c. 389 33.03 Administrative Support Occupations, n.e.c. 594 33.00 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 635 32.93 Tool and Die Maker Apprentices 779 32.84 Machine Operators, Not Specified 799 32.80 Graders and Sorters, Except Agricultural 364 32.71 Traffic, Shipping and Receiving Clerks 593 32.59 Insulation Workers 745 32.57 Shoe Machine Operators 795 32.36 Miscellaneous Hand Working Occupations 223 32.35 Biological Technicians 455 32.34 Pest Control Occupations 425 32.33 Crossing Guards 257 32.32 Sales Occupations, Other Business Services 755 32.09 Extruding and Forming Machine Operators 283 32.09 Demonstrators, Promoters and Models, Sales 808 32.07 Bus Drivers 274 32.03 Sales Workers, Other Commodities 705 32.03 Milling and Planing Machine Operators 675 32.00 Hand Molders and Shapers, Except Jewelers 356 31.94 Mail Clerks, Excluding Postal Service 317 31.93 Hotel Clerks 748 31.85 Laundering and Dry Cleaning Machine Operators 268 31.58 Sales Workers, Hardware and Building Supplies 679 31.58 Bookbinders 547 31.55 Specified Mechanics and Repairers, n.e.c. 336 31.49 Records Clerks 636 31.47 Precision Assemblers, Metal 514 31.43 Automobile Body and Related Repairers 565 31.36 Tile Setters, Hard and Soft 789 31.31 Hand Painting,Coating, and Decorating Occupations 583 31.14 Paperhangers 496 31.10 Timber Cutting and Logging Occupations 327 31.03 Order Clerks 339 30.89 Billing Clerks 873 30.80 Production Helpers 267 30.79 Sales Workers, Radio, TV, Hi-Fi, and Appliances 436 30.76 Cooks, Except Short Order 488 30.69 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 266 30.62 Sales Workers, Furniture and Home Furnishings 325 30.60 Classified-Ad Clerks 768 30.57 Crushing and Grinding Machine Operators 483 30.52 Marine Life Cultivation Workers 738 30.41 Winding and Twisting Machine Operators 589 30.26 Glaziers 804 30.23 Truck Drivers, Heavy 264 30.22 Sales Workers, Apparel 684 30.00 Miscellaneous Precision Workers, n.e.c. 404 29.98 Cooks, Private Household 269 29.93 Sales Workers, Parts 805 29.91 Truck Drivers, Light 728 29.89 Shaping and Joining Machine Operators 777 29.86 Miscellaneous and Not Specified Machine Operators, n.e.c. 759 29.83 Painting and Paint Spraying Machine Operators 758 29.74 Compressing and Compacting Machine Operators 757 29.71 Separating, Filtering, and Clarifying Machine Operators 688 29.57 Food Batchmakers 646 29.52 Lay-Out Workers 518 29.51 Industrial Machinery Repairers 865 29.50 Helpers, Construction Trades 276 29.45 Cashiers 329 29.28 Library Clerks 406 29.25 Child Care Workers, Private Household 715 29.17 Miscellaneous Metal, Plastic, Stone, and Glass Working 569 28.92 Carpenter Apprentices 617 28.76 Mining Occupations, n.e.c. 463 28.63 Guides 486 28.57 Groundskeepers and Gardeners, Except Farm 747 28.54 Pressing Machine Operators 683 28.16 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 809 28.15 Taxicab Drivers and Chauffeurs 743 28.10 Textile Cutting Machine Operators 765 28.09 Folding Machine Operators 435 28.08 Waiters and Waitresses 437 28.07 Short-Order Cooks 343 27.90 Cost and Rate Clerks 509 27.75 Small Engine Repairers 875 27.72 Garbage Collectors 368 27.69 Weighers, Measurers, and Checkers 265 27.67 Sales Workers, Shoes 676 27.59 Patternmakers, Lay-Out Workers, and Cutters 454 27.59 Elevator Operators 834 27.58 Bridge, Lock and Lighthouse Tenders 744 27.50 Textile Sewing Machine Operators 365 27.43 Stock and Inventory Clerks 466 27.26 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 883 26.86 Freight, Stock, and Material Handlers, n.e.c. 863 26.77 Supervisors, Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, and Laborers, n.e.c. 859 26.75 Miscellaneous Material Moving Equipment Operators 729 26.74 Nailing and Tacking Machine Operators 564 26.08 Brickmasons and Stonemasons Apprentices 519 25.88 Machinery Maintenance Occupations 644 25.87 Precision Grinders, Fitters, and Tool Sharpeners 484 25.83 Nursery Workers 756 25.82 Mixing and Blending Machine Operators 786 25.56 Hand Cutting and Trimming Occupations 469 25.41 Personal Service Occupations, n.e.c. 459 25.33 Attendants, Amusement and Recreation Facilities 754 25.11 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators 814 24.89 Motor Transportation Occupations, n.e.c. 764 24.67 Washing, Cleaning, and Pickling Machine Operators 434 24.53 Bartenders 378 24.30 Bill and Account Collectors 439 24.08 Kitchen Workers, Food Preparation 806 23.87 Driver-Sales Workers 374 23.56 Material Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Clerks, n.e.c. 479 23.28 Farm Workers 403 23.25 Launderers and Ironers 438 23.02 Food Counter, Fountain and Related Occupations 877 22.95 Stock Handlers and Baggers 499 22.78 Hunters and Trappers 407 22.77 Private Household Cleaners and Servants 709 22.75 Grinding, Abrading, Buffing, and Polishing Machine Operators 763 22.73 Roasting and Baking Machine Operators, Food 277 22.37 Street and Door-To-Door Sales Workers 453 22.33 Janitors and Cleaners 357 22.30 Messengers 733 22.18 Miscellaneous Woodworking Machine Operators 888 22.05 Hand Packers and Packagers 885 21.44 Garage and Service Station Related Occupations 813 21.22 Parking Lot Attendants 487 21.16 Animal Caretakers, Except Farm 443 21.12 Waiters'/Waitresses' Assistants 449 20.05 Maids and Housemen 464 20.03 Ushers 887 19.38 Vehicle Washers and Equipment Cleaners 278 19.38 News Vendors 444 16.78 Miscellaneous Food Preparation Occupations