Out of 23 industries, Gallup’s Honesty and Ethics poll shows more Americans trust those in the medical field than any other in other profession.
Nurses were at the top with 78% of respondents having high regard in terms of ethics and honesty. Those surveyed said they trust nurses more than doctors and dentists.
At the bottom of the list were car salesman and elected members of the U.S. Senate and Congress.
A breakdown of the rankings of what professions Americans trust the most.
- Veterinarians- 65%,
- Engineers-60%
- Dentists-59%
- Medical doctors-56%
- Pharmacists-55%
- Police officers- 45%
- College teachers-42%
- Psychiatrists-36%
- Chiropractors-33%
- Clergy-32%
- Labor union leaders-25%
- Bankers-19%
- Journalists-19%
- Lawyers-16%
- State governors-16%
- Business executives -12%
- Insurance salespeople-12%
- Stockbrokers-12%
- Advertising practitioners 8%
- Car salespeople-8%
- Senators-8%
- Members of Congress-6%
