Breakdown of Jobs by Category in America

Ever wonder how many people are doing what?

The Statistical Abstract of the United States has an incredibly detailed breakdown of number of people doing specific kinds of work. And the categories aren't general - like "service" - they go into fine detail.

Specifically, you need table 603 in the online resource.

Here's what they're paid by profession.

We also have it in print - the 2010 edition is behind the reference desk. It's still table 605 in the print.