Dating apps are nothing new. And Tinder,* the wildly popular online dating app, is still working with the formula of two people connecting over age, location, and, most importantly, looks.
Early in 2016, Tinder added the ability to display a user’s profession to their profile, which Tinder claims increases a user’s chances of getting a right swipe from a match. So now, we’re left wondering if a user’s profession is a key factor in making them more or less attractive in the eyes of the date seeker.
See what jobs earned the most swipes on Tinder in recent months!
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As you can see from the two lists, what attracts the sexes to each other is somewhat different and, yet, has some crossover. The popular female careers that get a lot of swipes tend to have a little more to do with communications and caretaking (social media manager, public relations specialist, speech language pathologist). The hotly swiped-right male include some more physically demanding and life-saving job descriptions (firefighter, paramedic, doctor). But there were some professions that are attractive to both sexes. Both women and men found teachers, college students, models (duh!), and entrepreneurs right-swipe-worthy in almost equal numbers.
See what other jobs earned the most swipes on Tinder in recent months and what those professionals typically do to bring home the bacon!
The Lovely Ladies
- Physical Therapist [i] Median annual salary in 2015: $84,020 Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree Number of physical therapists in U.S. (2014): 210,900 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 34% (much faster than average) What they do: Physical therapists aid injured people to recover and rehabilitate from injury and illness. This often involves improving movement and developing pain management methods.
- Interior Designer [ii] Median annual salary in 2015: $48,840 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of interior designers in U.S. (2014): 58,900 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 4% (slower than average) What they do: Interior designers decorate indoor spaces to achieve the look desired by the client. They not only have to pay attention to decorating trends and best practices, but also need to adhere to accessibility standards and building code and inspection regulations.
- Founder/Entrepreneur What they do: While the job description for this isn’t standard, a founder or entrepreneur typically starts a business with an innovative business idea or an existing business need. Classically, an entrepreneur has a great business sense and some experience with how businesses run.
- Public Relations/Communications [iii] Median annual salary in 2015: $56,770 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of public relations specialists in U.S. (2014): 240,700 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 6% (as fast as average) What they do: PR specialists create and foster a positive public image for anything from a company to a celebrity. They work with design media to form a public opinion to either highlight accomplishments or put a positive spin on negative matters.
- Teacher [iv] Median annual salary in 2015 (high school teacher): $57,200 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of high school teachers in U.S. (2014): 961,600 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 6% (as fast as average) What they do: If you’ve been to high school, you’re familiar with what high school students teach. But behind the scenes, these professionals must prepare lessons, grade papers, and write student evaluations.
- College Student What they do: Well, they learn. But the appearance of this “profession” on both the female and male list may be attributed to the college-aged demographic using Tinder to meet dates. According to 2015 data collected by Statista, the second largest user group of Tinder users (39%) is aged 16-24. (The largest group at 41% is aged 25-34).
- Speech-Language Pathologist[v] Median annual salary in 2015: $73,410 Typical entry-level education: Master’s degree Number of speech language pathologist in U.S. (2014): 135,400 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 21% (much faster than average) What they do: These professionals (sometimes called speech therapists) evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech language pathologists don’t just deal with lisps; they also help patients who may have specific disorders, or who have had a brain injury or stroke, which is the reason for the typical master’s degree entry-level education.
- Pharmacist [vi] Median annual salary in 2015: $121,500 Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree Number of pharmacists in U.S. (2014): 297,100 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 3% (slower than average) What they do: They don’t just dole out prescriptions at the counter. They have to know how medications react with one another and also need to conduct public health services, such as screenings and immunizations.
- Social Media Manager [vii] Median annual salary in 2015 (for marketing managers): $128,750 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of marketing managers in U.S. (2014): 64,200 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 9-13% (faster than average) What they do: These managers execute marketing strategies across all social media platforms, so they typically have to be up-to-date on the latest social media and how to best reach each unique audience.
- Model [viii] Median annual salary in 2015: $27,530 Typical entry-level education: No formal education required Number of models in U.S. (2014): 5,800 Job outlook, 2014-2024: little to no change What they do: While you see the recognizable, big name models on billboards and on television, there are plenty of places a model’s work can turn up—catalogues, online advertisements, mobile apps, etc.
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- Pilot [ix] Median annual salary in 2015: $102,520 Typical entry-level education: Varies based on commercial or airline. Number of airline and commercial pilots in U.S. (2014): 119,200 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 5% (as fast as average) What they do: Well, simply put, they fly planes. But of course, hundreds of peoples’ lives are in the hands of pilots, so safety and regulations are paramount. Any pilots who earn money flying must have earned at least a commercial pilot’s license from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
- Founder/Entrepreneur What they do: Same as female founders/entrepreneurs, they come up with business ideas and then try to make a business out of them. Every founder will vary in salary and success level, so this profession may be appealing to Tinder users because it hints at independence and potential success.
- Firefighter [x] Median annual salary in 2015: $46,870 Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary non-degree award Number of firefighters in U.S. (2014): 327,300 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 5% (as fast as average) What they do: Save lives and fight fires. They also respond to emergency situations where lives and property is at risk. It’s a very physical job and can be dangerous, and it typically requires training in emergency medical services.
- Doctor [xi] Median annual salary in 2015: $187,200 Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree Number of physicians in U.S. (2014): 708,300 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 14% (much faster than average) What they do: There are many different types of doctors, but they typically assess, diagnose, and treat sickness and injury in patients. Maybe women are swiping right so they can get free healthcare. . . .
- TV/Radio Personality [xii] Median annual salary in 2015: $30,960 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of TV/radio announcers in U.S. (2014): 42,000 Job outlook, 2014-2024: -2% (on the decline) What they do: These professionals use scripted material to deliver news or commercial messages, and give interviews.
- Teacher [iv] Median annual salary in 2015 (high school teacher): $57,200 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of high school teachers in U.S. (2014): 961,600 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 6% (as fast as average) What they do: You’re probably already familiar with what high school teachers do, but formally they: design lesson plans, grade papers, administer tests, and provide student evaluations.
- Engineer [xiii] Median annual salary in 2015 (civil engineers): $82,220 Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree Number of civil engineers in U.S. (2014): 281,400 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 8% (as fast as average) What they do: There are many different types of engineers. But civil engineers typically design and manage construction endeavors and maintain structures in the public or private sector. They might be great breaker-uppers, too, since they build bridges instead of burning them.
- Model [viii] Median annual salary in 2015: $27,530 Typical entry-level education: No formal education required Number of models in U.S. (2014): 5,800 Job outlook, 2014-2024: little to no change What they do: Male models do the same as female models, which is to pose for pictures that help in advertising products. They might not make a lot of money, but models do tend to be pretty good-looking as part of the job description!
- Paramedic [xiv] Median annual salary in 2015: $31,980 Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary non-degree award Number of paramedics in U.S. (2014): 241,200 Job outlook, 2014-2024: 24% (much faster than average) What they do: There seems to be a trend in the type of men that women are swiping right for . . . They save lives! Paramedics react quickly in emergency situations to assess injury and illness and to act accordingly while transporting the patient to the hospital for further care.
- College Student What they do: Nothing professional, at least not yet. Again, the popularity of swiping right for male college students may have a lot more to do with Tinder’s user demographic than with the impressiveness of being a full-time college student.
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[i]www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm | [ii]www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/interior-designers.htm | [iii] www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm | [iv]www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm | [v] www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/speech-language-pathologists.htm | [vi] www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm | [vii] www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-2021.00 | [viii] www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/models.htm | [ix] www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercia... | [x] www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/firefighters.htm | [xi] www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm | [xii] www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3011.00 | [xiii] www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineers.htm | [xiv] www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm
