Firefighters hold the most prestigious job in America, according to a Harris Poll survey of 1,010 U.S. adults. 62% say firefighters have “very great prestige,” with scientists (57%) and doctors (56%) following closely behind. The least prestigious? Real estate agents (5%), accountants (11%), and stockbrokers (13%). Business executives are held in higher esteem this year than last; with their occupation regarded as very prestigious by 23% of respondents, up from 17% in 2008.

Source: The Harris Poll