Potters are one of the happiest careers in the United States.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, potters rate their career happiness 4.0 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 9% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy potters are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Glass blower | 4.2 | $34k |
| Filmmaker | 4.1 | $71k |
| Craft artist | 4.0 | $37k |
| Potter | 4.0 | $34k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are potters happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do potters find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as potters?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are potter’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are potters making the best use of their abilities?