Do Astrology and Birth Order 
Affect Careers and Compensation?

This newly released survey provides the results

Source: Career Builder

Are middle children more likely to program computers or fight fires? Do Scorpios or Capricorns belong to a higher earning bracket? A new survey from CareerBuilder.com looks at profession, compensation and job satisfaction in relation to birth order and astrology sign. The survey of more than 8,700 workers was conducted nationwide across industries.

Birth Order Compensation

The survey found that a higher percentage of workers who were the first born in their families earned $100,000 or more annually compared to their siblings. The last born were the least likely to earn six figures. Comparing those who make $35,000 or less per year, more middle children identified themselves as part of this earning bracket.

Professions that Attract

First Born Children: government, engineering, pharmacy and science
Middle Children: nursing, law enforcement, fire-fighting and machine operation
Last Born Children: art/design, sales and information technology

Job Level

Workers who were first born were more likely to report holding a vice president or senior management level position. Middle children were more likely to identify with professional/technical staff level positions while the last born were more likely to report holding administrative/clerical level positions.

Job Satisfaction

Middle children reported being the most satisfied with their current positions while the last born reported being the least satisfied.

Astrological Sign Compensation

Scorpio, Leo, Taurus and Cancer signs were among the most likely to earn $100,000 or more annually while Aquarius and Capricorn signs were among the most likely to earn $35,000 or less.

Job Satisfaction

Pisces, Sagittarius and Capricorn signs reported being the most satisfied with their current jobs while Gemini and Cancer signs reported being the least satisfied.

Professions That Draw Different Signs

	Aquarius: sales, military, engineering, mechanic, food preparation, facilities management and transportation.
Pisces: social work, personal care, IT, facilities ­management and mechanic.
	Aries: government, construction, hotel/recreation, IT, education and transportation.
Taurus: nursing, engineering, attorney/judge, marketing/public relations and higher education.
	Gemini: art/design/architecture, nursing and personal care, sales, law enforcement, firefighter and machine operation.

Article originally published in Volume 10-6 of Your Workplace magazine