Professions
The Top 25
The Top 25 professions
|
Professions |
Ranking 2026 |
Ranking 2025 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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→ |
Electronics technician, electrical installer, electrical fitter |
1 |
1 |
|
→ |
Nursing specialist, health and nursing care professional |
2 |
2 |
|
↑ |
Economist, management expert |
3 |
28 |
|
↑ |
Educator, childcare worker, childminder |
4 |
11 |
|
↑ |
Machine and system operator, machinist |
5 |
7 |
|
↓ |
Forklift driver, transport equipment operator |
6 |
5 |
|
↑ |
Sales manager, distribution manager, product manager |
7 |
30 |
|
↑ |
Home care worker, domestic care assistant, childcare assistant |
8 |
13 |
|
↓ |
Production assistant |
9 |
4 |
|
↓ |
Social worker, social education specialist |
10 |
8 |
|
↑ |
Software developer, programmer, software architect |
11 |
23 |
|
↑ |
Architect, civil engineer, structural engineer |
11 |
18 |
|
↑ |
Room cleaner, house cleaner, kitchen helper |
12 |
21 |
|
↓ |
Clerk (general) |
12 |
6 |
|
↑ |
Welder, flame cutter, solderer |
13 |
39 |
|
↑ |
System engineer for sanitary, heating and air conditioning |
14 |
20 |
|
↑ |
Service technician |
15 |
27 |
|
↑ |
IT system administrator, IT support specialist |
16 |
21 |
|
↓ |
Retail sales assistant |
17 |
3 |
|
↓ |
Automotive mechatronics technician |
18 |
10 |
|
↑ |
Electrical engineer |
19 |
33 |
|
↑ |
Professional driver (freight transport) |
20 |
31 |
|
↑ |
HR administrator, HR manager |
20 |
26 |
|
↓ |
Industrial mechanic |
21 |
19 |
|
↑ |
Administrative specialist, administrative clerk |
22 |
47 |
|
↑ |
Freight forwarding and logistics services agent |
23 |
32 |
|
↓ |
Warehouse logistics specialist, logistician |
24 |
22 |
|
↑ |
Mechatronics technician (non-automotive) |
25 |
33 |
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Source: DEKRA Akademie 2026 |
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