IQ Statistics
Average IQ by Profession
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- IQ under 90
- IQ 90–99
- IQ 100–109
- IQ 110–119
- IQ 120 and above
What is IQ and Normal Distribution?
IQ (Intelligence Quotient)is just one ingredient in the recipe of who you are—it won’t measure your creativity, kindness, or sense of humor, and it certainly doesn’t define your worth. But knowing your mental strengths can help you understand yourself better and steer your life choices—career paths, hobbies, or even which puzzles to tackle—toward what suits you best. IQ scores follow a normal distribution — a bell-shaped curve where most people score around the average (100). This means that:
- Around 68% of people score between 85 and 115.
- Around 95% score between 70 and 130.
- Only a small percentage score below 70 or above 130.
- An IQ of 90 corresponds to about the 25th percentile—so you’re smarter than roughly 25% of people.
- An IQ of 110 sits around the 75th percentile—meaning you outperform about 75% of the population.
- An IQ of 120 is near the 91st percentile—so you’re ahead of approximately 91% of test‑takers.
This curve helps visualize how intelligence scores are spread among the population.
Top Professions by IQ
Registered Nurse
IQ: 115 Smarter than 84.13%
Engineer
IQ: 118 Smarter than 88.49%
Doctor
IQ: 120 Smarter than 90.88%
Lawyer
IQ: 122 Smarter than 92.88%
Accountant
IQ: 109 Smarter than 72.57%
Practical Nurse
IQ: 100 Smarter than 50.00%
Class Teacher
IQ: 110 Smarter than 74.75%
Kindergarten Teacher
IQ: 105 Smarter than 63.06%
Salesperson
IQ: 98 Smarter than 44.70%
Marketing Professional
IQ: 107 Smarter than 67.96%
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