Most people dream of an early retirement but over the last 20 years, more Americansthan ever before are continuing to work past the age of 65.

While the pandemic caused a slight jump in early retirements, economists don't expect that to last. With many employers struggling to hire and retain talent, it can be harder for senior staff to leave. On the flip side, some industries offer competitive benefit packages and high salaries that allow workers to clock off early. 

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the top 10 jobs that are most likely to employ the highest and lowest number of retirement-age workers, according to 2021 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).