Figure 4. Decomposition of 90–10 log ratios, by broad occupational group, 2014
Occupational group Decomposition (percent)
90–50 50–10

Management

44.65 55.35

Architecture and engineering

40.07 59.93

Computer and mathematical

43.08 56.92

Legal

60.46 39.54

Business and financial operations

52.85 47.15

Life, physical, and social science

49.23 50.77

Healthcare practice and technology

46.93 53.07

Education, training, and library

45.15 54.85

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

48.65 51.35

Installation, maintenance, and repair

52.01 47.99

Construction and extraction

57.15 42.85

Community and social service

44.86 55.14

Production

48.59 51.41

Office and administrative support

46.06 53.94

Transportation and material moving

50.62 49.38

Healthcare support

63.21 36.79

Sales and related

70.22 29.78

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

59.86 40.14

Personal care and service

60.87 39.13

Food preparation and serving related

36.06 63.94

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation.