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Your Job Might Influence Who You Marry
Have you ever considered how your career choices shape your personal life? Your job not only dictates the hours you spend working and the salary you earn but also influences your conversations around the dinner table. Could it even affect whom you choose to marry?
We were intrigued by this connection, prompting us to analyze data to uncover the marriage patterns among various professions. Specifically, we examined the likelihood of workers in different fields marrying within their profession.
Scroll to the end for the complete list of professions and their corresponding marriage trends, or continue reading for our most captivating insights.
Fascinating Insights
- People tend to marry individuals with similar educational backgrounds or social classes. If you’re aspiring to be a trophy spouse, consider furthering your education.
- Farmers are notably likely to marry other farmers, reinforcing the idea that shared occupations foster connections—this trend extends to ranchers and agricultural workers.
- Software developers frequently marry fellow software developers, showcasing a unique bond in a field often criticized for its gender imbalance. When they do branch out, they typically marry teachers or nurses.
- Does it feel like many people you know are married to teachers? You’re not imagining it—numerous professions, including managers, accountants, clergy, and engineers, are highly likely to marry teachers.
- And yes, teachers have a strong preference for marrying other teachers.
Methodology
Utilizing the latest U.S. Census PUMS data, we identified the most common occupations among spouses across 1,000 job titles with the highest match rates. This approach allowed us to focus on prevalent job titles, eliminating obscure roles that most Americans would not encounter.
For each occupation, we pinpointed the most common spouse match. Note that while certain jobs (like elementary and middle school teachers) may appear frequently, they are designated as the “most likely to marry” solely for their own category.
Refer to the table below: the left column lists the occupation, while the right column displays the profession that individuals in the left column are most likely to marry.
The 10 Professions That Marry Each Other Most Frequently
- Elementary And Middle School Teachers
- First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Lawyers, Judges, Magistrates, And Other Judicial Workers
- Physicians
- Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers
- Other Agricultural Workers
- Software Developers
- Janitors And Building Cleaners
- Food Service Managers
How Many People Meet Their Spouse at Work?
While we cannot quantify the number of individuals who marry within their profession, it is evident that many people prefer partners who share their career path. This connection likely fosters deeper discussions about work-related topics, such as computer algorithms, crop rotations, or other professional nuances. Even outside their fields, individuals often select partners from similar educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Below is a list of 100 common occupations most likely to marry:
The Profession Each Job Is Most Likely To Marry
| Occupation | Most Likely To Marry |
|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Other Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| First Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | First Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Education And Childcare Administrators | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Postsecondary Teachers | Postsecondary Teachers |
| Lawyers, Judges, Magistrates, And Other Judicial Workers | Lawyers, Judges, Magistrates, And Other Judicial Workers |
| Physicians | Physicians |
| Registered Nurses | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Accountants And Auditors | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers | Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers |
| Other Agricultural Workers | Other Agricultural Workers |
| Software Developers | Software Developers |
| Chief Executives And Legislators | Other Managers |
| Financial Managers | Other Managers |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, And Auditing Clerks | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Customer Service Representatives | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Janitors And Building Cleaners | Janitors And Building Cleaners |
| First Line Supervisors Of Non Retail Workers | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| General And Operations Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Food Service Managers | Food Service Managers |
| Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Retail Salespersons | Retail Salespersons |
| Construction Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Office Clerks, General | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| First Line Supervisors Of Office And Administrative Support Workers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Nursing Assistants | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Clergy | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Secondary School Teachers | Secondary School Teachers |
| Teaching Assistants | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Childcare Workers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Computer And Information Systems Managers | Other Managers |
| Receptionists And Information Clerks | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Other Engineers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Real Estate Brokers And Sales Agents | Real Estate Brokers And Sales Agents |
| Medical And Health Services Managers | Other Managers |
| Cooks | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Cashiers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Laborers And Freight, Stock, And Material Movers, Hand | Laborers And Freight, Stock, And Material Movers, Hand |
| Management Analysts | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Maids And Housekeeping Cleaners | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Other Assemblers And Fabricators | Other Assemblers And Fabricators |
| Personal Care Aides | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Project Management Specialists | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Computer Support Specialists | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Marketing Managers | Other Managers |
| Police Officers | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Civil Engineers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Billing And Posting Clerks | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Sales Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Personal Financial Advisors | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Miscellaneous Production Workers, Including Equipment Operators And Tenders | Miscellaneous Production Workers, Including Equipment Operators And Tenders |
| Human Resources Managers | Other Managers |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Human Resources Workers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Computer Programmers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Landscaping And Groundskeeping Workers | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, And Cosmetologists | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Medical Assistants | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Manicurists And Pedicurists | Manicurists And Pedicurists |
| Mechanical Engineers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Property, Real Estate, And Community Association Managers | Property, Real Estate, And Community Association Managers |
| Credit Counselors And Loan Officers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Social And Community Service Managers | Other Managers |
| Other Office And Administrative Support Workers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Educational, Guidance, And Career Counselors And Advisors | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Sales Representatives Of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, And Travel | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Social Workers, All Other | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Tellers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Pharmacists | Pharmacists |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, And Weighers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Security Guards And Gaming Surveillance Officers | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | Physical Scientists, All Other |
| Industrial Production Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Home Health Aides | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Insurance Claims And Policy Processing Clerks | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Insurance Sales Agents | Insurance Sales Agents |
| Architectural And Engineering Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| First Line Supervisors Of Production And Operating Workers | Other Assemblers And Fabricators |
| Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, And Investigators | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Data Entry Keyers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Firefighters | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Waiters And Waitresses | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Architects, Except Landscape And Naval | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Stockers And Order Fillers | Stockers And Order Fillers |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Other Engineering Technologists And Technicians, Except Drafters | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Word Processors And Typists | Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers |
| Network And Computer Systems Administrators | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Construction Laborers | Construction Laborers |
| Purchasing Managers | Other Managers |
| Compliance Officers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Transportation, Storage, And Distribution Managers | Elementary And Middle School Teachers |
| Shipping, Receiving, And Inventory Clerks | Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive |
Author
Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.
