GITNUXREPORT 2025

Careers That Use Statistics

Networking drives 70% of career successes across diverse industries.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of people find their careers through networking

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The average age of a career changer is 39 years old

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80% of finance professionals believe that continuous learning is key to career advancement

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45% of accountants are planning to switch careers in the next five years

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50% of marketing professionals say digital skills are essential for career growth

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70% of teachers plan to retire within the next 15 years

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68% of digital marketers say they need more training in data analytics

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55% of UX designers are self-taught or learn through online courses

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78% of chefs plan to open their own restaurant at some point in their career

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55% of physical therapists are interested in specialization

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45% of geologists plan to switch to environmental consultancy

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85% of software engineers are satisfied with their careers

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60% of teachers feel satisfied with their impact on students

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90% of entrepreneurs cite passion as a key reason for career choice

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75% of nurses report high levels of job satisfaction

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62% of journalists report burnout and job pressure

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58% of criminal justice professionals are satisfied with their careers

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71% of pharmacists are satisfied with their careers despite high workload

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70% of social workers experience emotional exhaustion

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85% of the US population will pursue higher education to advance their careers

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60% of real estate agents consider switching careers due to market volatility

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80% of journalists want to switch to digital media channels

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66% of auditory therapists report high job satisfaction despite job stress

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59% of electrical engineers are satisfied with their career progress

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58% of interior designers report that their work provides personal fulfillment

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85% of psychologists report job satisfaction

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70% of archivists feel passionate about preserving history

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75% of speech-language pathologists find job satisfaction in helping patients communicate

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67% of orthodontists report high levels of professional fulfillment despite demanding work

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The healthcare industry is projected to grow 15% from 2020 to 2030

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The IT industry employs over 4 million workers in the US

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65% of Americans age 25-54 are employed in the service sector

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85% of cybersecurity jobs are expected to grow faster than average through 2028

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The health tech industry grew 25% in 2022

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65% of occupational therapists work in outpatient care

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65% of business analysts report increased demand for their skills in recent years

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72% of environmental scientists work in government or consulting firms

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79% of fashion designers aspire to create sustainable clothing lines

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63% of financial advisors expect their profession to grow in the next decade

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80% of musicians pursue careers in education or performance

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The average salary for a data scientist is $100,000 annually

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The average starting salary for an engineer is $65,000

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The average annual wage for a construction manager is $97,180

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The average salary for a civil engineer is $87,060

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The average salary for a supply chain manager is $120,000

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The average salary of a public relations specialist is $65,000

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55% of lawyers report high job stress

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The average workweek for a project manager is 40 hours

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63% of HR managers say soft skills are more important than technical skills in hiring

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78% of software developers prefer remote work

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83% of graphic designers are self-employed or freelance

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52% of early childhood educators plan to leave due to burnout

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75% of accountants report stress during tax season

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64% of occupational therapists work in hospitals or clinics

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58% of technical writers report high job flexibility

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Key Highlights

70% of people find their careers through networking
The average salary for a data scientist is $100,000 annually
85% of software engineers are satisfied with their careers
60% of teachers feel satisfied with their impact on students
The healthcare industry is projected to grow 15% from 2020 to 2030
55% of lawyers report high job stress
The average starting salary for an engineer is $65,000
90% of entrepreneurs cite passion as a key reason for career choice
The IT industry employs over 4 million workers in the US
75% of nurses report high levels of job satisfaction
65% of Americans age 25-54 are employed in the service sector
The average age of a career changer is 39 years old
80% of finance professionals believe that continuous learning is key to career advancement

Did you know that a staggering 70% of people find their careers through networking, revealing the crucial role connections play in building a fulfilling professional life across diverse industries?

Career Development and Transition

70% of people find their careers through networking
The average age of a career changer is 39 years old
80% of finance professionals believe that continuous learning is key to career advancement
45% of accountants are planning to switch careers in the next five years
50% of marketing professionals say digital skills are essential for career growth
70% of teachers plan to retire within the next 15 years
68% of digital marketers say they need more training in data analytics
55% of UX designers are self-taught or learn through online courses
78% of chefs plan to open their own restaurant at some point in their career
55% of physical therapists are interested in specialization
45% of geologists plan to switch to environmental consultancy

Career Development and Transition Interpretation

While statistics reveal that connections and continuous learning fuel career mobility across fields—from teachers nearing retirement to chefs dreaming of their own restaurants—it's clear that adaptability, digital skills, and networking remain the universal ingredients for professional success in an ever-evolving job landscape.

Career Satisfaction and Well-being

85% of software engineers are satisfied with their careers
60% of teachers feel satisfied with their impact on students
90% of entrepreneurs cite passion as a key reason for career choice
75% of nurses report high levels of job satisfaction
62% of journalists report burnout and job pressure
58% of criminal justice professionals are satisfied with their careers
71% of pharmacists are satisfied with their careers despite high workload
70% of social workers experience emotional exhaustion
85% of the US population will pursue higher education to advance their careers
60% of real estate agents consider switching careers due to market volatility
80% of journalists want to switch to digital media channels
66% of auditory therapists report high job satisfaction despite job stress
59% of electrical engineers are satisfied with their career progress
58% of interior designers report that their work provides personal fulfillment
85% of psychologists report job satisfaction
70% of archivists feel passionate about preserving history
75% of speech-language pathologists find job satisfaction in helping patients communicate
67% of orthodontists report high levels of professional fulfillment despite demanding work

Career Satisfaction and Well-being Interpretation

While statistics reveal that a majority find fulfillment in careers ranging from engineering to psychology, they also underscore the pervasive challenges of burnout and market volatility, reminding us that job satisfaction often hinges on passion and purpose amidst the pressures of modern work life.

Industry Growth and Employment Trends

The healthcare industry is projected to grow 15% from 2020 to 2030
The IT industry employs over 4 million workers in the US
65% of Americans age 25-54 are employed in the service sector
85% of cybersecurity jobs are expected to grow faster than average through 2028
The health tech industry grew 25% in 2022
65% of occupational therapists work in outpatient care
65% of business analysts report increased demand for their skills in recent years
72% of environmental scientists work in government or consulting firms
79% of fashion designers aspire to create sustainable clothing lines
63% of financial advisors expect their profession to grow in the next decade
80% of musicians pursue careers in education or performance

Industry Growth and Employment Trends Interpretation

With sectors from healthcare and IT to fashion and environmental science booming and over 80% of musicians turning toward education or performance, it's clear that leveraging statistical insights not only uncovers growth trends but also guides professionals toward the opportunities of tomorrow.

Salary and Compensation Data

The average salary for a data scientist is $100,000 annually
The average starting salary for an engineer is $65,000
The average annual wage for a construction manager is $97,180
The average salary for a civil engineer is $87,060
The average salary for a supply chain manager is $120,000
The average salary of a public relations specialist is $65,000

Salary and Compensation Data Interpretation

While careers like data science and supply chain management boast six-figure averages, even those in entry-level engineering and PR recognize that with the right numbers, dreams— and paychecks—can scale to new heights.

Work Environment and Flexibility

55% of lawyers report high job stress
The average workweek for a project manager is 40 hours
63% of HR managers say soft skills are more important than technical skills in hiring
78% of software developers prefer remote work
83% of graphic designers are self-employed or freelance
52% of early childhood educators plan to leave due to burnout
75% of accountants report stress during tax season
64% of occupational therapists work in hospitals or clinics
58% of technical writers report high job flexibility

Work Environment and Flexibility Interpretation

While careers leveraging statistics span from the high-stress legal and accounting sectors to the flexible worlds of technical writing and freelance graphic design, one thing remains clear: understanding data is essential for navigating today's diverse and demanding professional landscape.