The most trusted professions

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The most trusted professions

Data: Gallup; Chart: Axios Visuals Americans have consistently viewed medical workers, teachers and military officers as the most ethical professions — but even their ratings have dropped considerably, Axios' April Rubin reports from new Gallup polling. Three of the five professions with majority positive ratings were in medical fields — but trust in medical doctors and pharmacists has dropped below pre-pandemic levels. Judges and clergy still enjoy positive ratings, but they've seen enormous decreases over time. ? Three professions have majority negative ratings: TV reporters, members of Congress and lobbyists. Advertising practitioners, car salespeople, business executives and state officeholders were also near the bottom of the list. Go deeper.