Veterans | Nonveterans | |
---|---|---|
Professional and related | 19.7 | 22.4 |
Management, business, and financial operations | 18.1 | 15.9 |
Production, transportation, and material moving | 17.2 | 11.6 |
Sales and office | 17 | 23.7 |
Service | 14.2 | 17.8 |
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance | 13.9 | 8.7 |
% of total employed
Sources:
bls.gov
The most popular type of occupation among employed U.S. veterans in 2012 was professional and related work, with 19.7% of employed veterans working in this occupational area. Management, business, and financial operations occupations were also popular, accounting for 18.1% of employed veterans, but only 15.9% of nonveterans.