WEF: which occupations feature the largest wage disparities
The office jobs that could see you earning nearly 50% less than some of your co-workers https://t.co/IGRiGUrFKm pic.twitter.com/wppA1lvdKy
— World Economic Forum (@wef) November 23, 2016
Here are the white collar jobs — occupations or occupational groups that involve mostly non-physical office work — with the largest pay gaps between full-time, year-round male and female workers as of 2014.
30. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Average wages for men: $79,902
Average wages for women: $60,798
Female market research analysts and marketing specialists make 76.1% as much as male market research analysts and marketing specialists.
29. Optometrists
Average wages for men: $79,902
Average wages for women: $60,798
Female optometrists make 75.8% as much as male optometrists.
28. Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
Average wages for men: $62,739
Average wages for women: $47,450
Female compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make 75.6% as much as male compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists.
27. Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents
Average wages for men:$63,606
Average wages for women: $47,747
Female tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents 75.1% as much as male tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents.
26. Opticians
Average wages for men: $45,916
Average wages for women: $34,290
Female opticians make 74.7% as much as male opticians.