From Construction to Corporate: The Full Spectrum of Immigrant Occupations

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (CPS), 2024. Figures reflect first-generation foreign-born workers only. The rate is calculated per 100,000 immigrants in the U.S. labor force (base population: 32,010,000). Occupations are classified as "Expected" or "Surprising" based on their prevalence in public discourse surrounding immigrant labor. Occupational categories reflect CPS classification groupings.
Chart: James A WelcomeSource: Census.govGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper