no. for example, jobs that are more important to our well being such as doctors, surgeons, and nurses earn more than people with jobs in construction, cleaning, and teaching.
Occupational prestige is a way for sociologists to describe the relative social class positions people have. It refers to the consensual nature of rating a job based on the belief of its worthiness. The term prestige itself refers to the admiration and respect that a particular occupation holds in a society.
