US EditionTop 20 toughest jobs in America
- Talker Research conducted an online survey of 2,000 Americans, half being trade workers, between April 8 and 17, 2025, commissioned by Bosch Power Tools.
- The survey asked respondents what they consider the toughest jobs in America and how they view the difficulty of trade work versus non-trade occupations.
- Respondents identified firefighters, construction workers, military personnel, and doctors as the toughest jobs, with 50% of trade workers rating their jobs as difficult and many reporting close safety calls.
- Data shows 72% believe trade workers are tougher than non-trade workers, 81% say trade workers lack credit, and 31% who faced close calls left unsafe worksites emphasizing safety concerns.
- The survey suggests trade careers offer practical skills and purpose, remain a reliable path, and highlight the need for increased employer safety support in challenging work environments.
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