Americans rating honesty and ethics of occupations high or very high
Percent of U.S. adults, Gallup survey, 2018 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Medical doctors (67%). Lowest: Clergy (37%).
- Medical doctors: 67%
- Pharmacists: 66%
- High school teachers: 60%
Source: Lifeway Research, Public Trust of Pastors at an All-Time Low · Article published 2019-01-02.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Medical doctors (67%). Lowest: Clergy (37%). Medical doctors: 67%. Pharmacists: 66%. High school teachers: 60%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2018. Source: Lifeway Research, Public Trust of Pastors at an All-Time Low (https://research.lifeway.com/2019/01/02/public-trust-of-pastors-at-an-all-time-low/).
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