Importance of success in a high-paying profession in the U.S. in 2011

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 9, 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans on the importance of being successful in a high-paying career or profession. 40 percent of respondents stated that being successful in a high-paying career or profession is very important to them, but not the most.

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Release date

February 2012

Region

United States

Survey time period

December 6-19, 2011

Number of respondents

992 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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