2025 Honesty and Ethics of Professions

Americans depend on a variety of professions in their daily lives. While they interact directly with some, like doctors, teachers, and mechanics, others work behind the scenes, playing essential roles in keeping society functioning smoothly and securely. The level of trust people place in these professions differs greatly, influenced by their own experiences or the stories they hear from others, which in turn shapes how they interpret these interactions.

This graphic takes a look at the results of the 2025 Gallup poll that asks Americans 'How would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in these different fields?'.