15 Professions with the Highest Death Rates in the US

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13. Construction Laborers

Death rate per 100,000 people: 15.1

The number of fatal injuries in construction laborers is 15.1 per 100,000 workers. The number of total fatal injuries is 254 and 24,650 nonfatal injuries. The most common accident in this profession is being struck by objects. Their median annual wage is $33,430.

Professions with the Highest Death Rates in the US

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