U.S. job satisfaction rates, by education 1972-2012

This statistic shows the job satisfaction rates amongst employed people aged 30 to 45 years, as distinguished by education level from 1972 to 2012. 51 percent of respondents with bachelor's degree or higher, reported that they were very satisfied with their job as compared to 42 percent of those who had never graduated from high school.

Job satisfaction rates amongst employed aged 30 to 45 years in the United States 1972-2012*, by education

Characteristic	Moderately satisfied	Very satisfied
Less than a high school diploma	40%	42%
High school diploma	41%	47%
Some college or associate degree	39%	48%
Bachelor's degree or higher	38%	51%

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September 2013

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Region

United States

Survey time period

1972-2012

Special properties

Ages 30-45

Supplementary notes

Data are accumulated from 1972 to 2012.

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