Most white-collar workforce, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of employed residents in management, business, science, and arts occupations (2023 ACS). Los Alamos, NM leads at 70.5%. 918 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 51.0%, against an all-metro areas median of 32.6%.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest management & professional?
Los Alamos, NM ranks #1 with 70.5% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by management & professional?
Los Alamos, NM, Ann Arbor, MI, Boulder, CO, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, Ithaca, NY.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is management & professional measured?
Share of workers in management, business, science, and arts occupations. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).