Research Data: Top Occupations in Job Satisfaction - Survey Rankings
| Rank | % | Working with Animals |
| 1. Clergy | 87.2% | |
| 2. Physical Therapists | 78.1% | Animals used for therapy |
| 3. Firefighters | 80.1% | Search and Rescue Animals |
| 4. Education Administrators | 68.4% | Humane Education |
| 5. Painter, Sculptors, Related | 67.3% | Animals and welfare issue as subjects of art |
| 6. Teachers | 69.2% | Teach about environmental stewardship and animal welfare |
| 7. Authors | 74.2% | Write about animals and humane treatment |
| 8. Psychologists | 66.9% | Animals used for therapy |
| 9. Special Education Teachers | 70.1% | Recommend or use service animals as appropriate with children with special needs |
| 10. Operating Engineers | 64.1% | |
| 11. Office Supervisors | 60.8% | Work in an organization focused on animal welfare |
| 12. Security & Financial Services Salespersons | 65.4% |