CHICAGO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Are middle children more likely to program computers or fight fires? Do Scorpios or Capricorns belong to a higher earning bracket? A new survey from CareerBuilder.com looks at profession, compensation and job satisfaction in relation to birth order and astrology sign. The survey of more than 8,700 workers was conducted nationwide across industries.

Birth Order

Compensation

The survey found that a higher percentage of workers who were the first born in their families earned $100,000 or more annually compared to their siblings. The last born were the least likely to earn six figures. Comparing those who make $35,000 or less per year, more middle children identified themselves as part of this earning bracket.

    Professions Workers Are More Likely Drawn to Than Their Siblings
    --  First Born  -- government, engineering, pharmacy and science
    --  Middle Child -- nursing, law enforcement, fire-fighting and
        machine operation
    --  Last Born -- art/design, sales and information technology

Job Level

Workers who were first born were more likely to report holding a vice president or senior management level position.