Median score by profession

Listed are a sample of median scores by profession on the Wonderlic test from 1983. The scores are listed in descending numerical order, and professions with the same score have been alphabetized.

• Systems Analyst – 32
• Chemist – 31
• Electrical Engineer – 30
• Engineer – 29
• Programmer – 29
• Accountant – 28
• Executive – 28
• Reporter – 28
• Teacher – 28
• Copywriter – 27
• Investment Analyst – 27
• Librarian – 27
• Electronics technician – 26
• Salesperson – 25
• Secretary – 24
• Dispatcher – 23
• Drafter – 23
• Electrician – 23
• Nurse – 23
• Bank teller – 22
• Cashier – 21
• Firefighter – 21
• General Clerical worker – 21
• Machinist – 21
• Receptionist – 21
• Train Conductor – 21
• Skilled Craftsman – 18
• Security guard – 17
• Welder – 17
• Warehouseman – 15
• Janitor - 14                  
• Now did you ever wonder just how magical the Wonderlic really is sense TV talking heads are always telling you just how smart this guy is by his score here are the scores of non football people taking the test, and as you can see it's not that magical if the guy can't perform on the field.
• The short of this is above average talent can play with talent from any level .