A Quarter of U.S. Workforce Occupies Jobs Not Requiring Formal Credentials

WASHINGTON – Occupations not requiring a formal educational credential employ 37.4 million Americans, according to recent analysis. This figure demonstrates that nearly 25% of the U.S. workforce holds positions without a standard educational prerequisite.

Analysts found that 24.1% of American workers fill these roles. Jobs typically requiring a high school diploma represent the largest occupational category within the U.S. labor market.

This data refers to the typical entry-level education for a position, rather than the educational attainment of individuals currently holding those jobs. It categorizes occupations based on the most common pathway to employment in that field.