18. DJ
Religious scholar and now…DJ! Our list of the most respected professions in the world in 2020 promises to be unexpected. Odds are, disc jockey is not what you’d typically consider a hallowed profession. However, when mixing music, DJs are often able to create unique sounds, completely different from the original songs they’re derived from. This is probably why certain DJs are more successful than others, Kygo, David Guetta, and Marshmello being just a few.