The most common jobs by age group graphic

This infographic from Qualtrics shows the most common jobs by age group. From teen cashiers to elderly farmers — it doesn’t just show data, it tells a life story.

Marketing analysis

The design grabs you immediately: bold visuals, age-based sections, and clear color coding. It guides the eye naturally from youth to retirement, so you experience the data as a timeline of personal growth, not just numbers.

Why it works

• Grouped by age makes data meaningful and relatable
• Icons and colors make scanning fast and intuitive
• Each section tells a “mini story” of that phase of life
• Clear hierarchy keeps the infographic easy to digest

Examples

• Spotify’s “Wrapped” turns user data into personal stories
• LinkedIn’s “Job Trends” visuals show shifting skills over decades
• Google Trends’ “Year in Search” distills billions of searches into emotional moments