CareerCast.com: The 10 best and worst jobs in America

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Ranking 200 jobs from best to worst is no easy feat. To compile this year's report, researchers relied on five criteria to compare jobs as different as librarian and sheet metal worker. Those criteria: stress, physical demands, hiring outlook, compensation and work environment (for more info on scoring, visit our Methodology Page).

10 Best Jobs

1. Mathematician

2. Actuary

3. Statistician

4. Biologist

5. Software Engineer

6. Computer Systems Analyst

7. Historian

8. Sociologist

9. Industrial Designer

10. Accountant

10 Worst Jobs

1. Lumberjack

2. Dairy Farmer

3. Taxi Driver

4. Seaman

5. Emergency Medical Technician

6. Roofer

7. Garbage Collector

8. Welder

9. Roustabout

10. Ironworker

http://www.careercast.com/jobs/jobsRated

[AlHayatZween 2]

dude...

i will never make the top 10.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Forbes had a different list.

[Mononoke28 135]

Worst Jobs

2. Dairy Farmer

5. Emergency Medical Technician

6. Roofer

7. Garbage Collector

8. Welder

I can't believe those are included in the top 10 worst jobs. I can think of a lot worse, but I guess it depends on what you consider dangerous and risky.

Diana

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Forbes had a different list.

Well of course they did. Different methodologies, I'm sure.. and lots of the 'scores' aren't exactly scientifically derived (i.e. they are subjective).

[mox 298]

I actually had to look up "Roustabout." They could have just said "unskilled laborer."

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I actually had to look up "Roustabout." They could have just said "unskilled laborer."

Roustabout sounds way cooler

[Mononoke28 135]

I don't even know what that is.

Diana

[Danno 1,228]

I can't believe sewer worker or working around Fish wasn't on the list.

I think I would rather Be a sewer worker than work around dead fish all day.

Wait a minute, I thought Of one even worse....

Installing fiberglass insulation in attics..... in the summer.

[Ling Ling 22]

Where are doctor, lawyer or indian chief on these lists....WHERE?

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Here is the FULL list of all 200 jobs that were rated by CareerCast.com. This is in order of BEST to WORST.

1. Mathematician

2. Actuary

3. Statistician

4. Biologist

5. Software Engineer

6. Computer Systems Analyst

7. Historian

8. Sociologist

9. Industrial Designer

10. Accountant

11. Economist

12. Philosopher

13. Physicist

14. Parole Officer

15. Meteorologist

16. Medical Laboratory Technician

17. Paralegal Assistant

18. Computer Programmer

19. Motion Picture Editor

20. Astronomer

21. Petroleum Engineer

22. Insurance Underwriter

23. Web Developer

24. Physiologist

25. Bank Officer

26. Architectural Drafter

27. Broadcast Technician

28. Stenographer/Court Reporter

29. Medical Secretary

30. Geologist

31. Publication Editor

32. Vocational Counselor

33. Aerospace Engineer

34. Jeweler

35. Dental Laboratory Technician

36. Electrical Technician

37. Musical Instrument Repairer

38. Audiologist

39. Bookkeeper

40. Anthropologist

41. Nuclear Engineer

42. Medical Records Technician

43. Librarian

44. Market Research Analyst

45. Dental Hygienist

46. Purchasing Agent

47. Set Designer

48. School Principal

49. Industrial Engineer

50. Medical Technologist

51. Archeologist

52. Tax Examiner/Collector

53. Dietician

54. Typist/Word Processor

55. Chiropractor

56. Hotel Manager

57. Chemist

58. Personnel Recruiter

59. Psychologist

60. Technical Writer

61. Occupational Therapist

62. Electrical Engineer

63. Optometrist

64. Speech Pathologist

65. Financial Planner

66. Museum Curator

67. Zoologist

68. Pharmacist

69. Judge (Federal)

70. Clergy

71. Civil Engineer

72. Office Machine Repairer

73. Social Worker

74. Mechanical Engineer

75. Newscaster

76. Piano Tuner

77. Industrial Machine Repairer

78. Flight Attendant

79. Advertising Account Executive

80. Artist (Fine Art)

81. Telephone Installer/Repairer

82. Attorney

83. Bookbinder

84. Stockbroker

85. Communications Equipment Mechanic

86. Appliance Repairer

87. Fashion Designer

88. Corporate Executive (Senior)

89. Occupational Safety/Health Inspector

90. Photographic Process Worker

91. Podiatrist

92. Optician

93. Author

94. Cosmetologist

95. Computer Service Technician

96. Insurance Agent

97. Compositor/Typesetter

98. Engineering Technician

99. Architect

100. Psychiatrist

101. Dentist

102. Agricultural Scientist

103. Orthodontist

104. Automobile Assembler

105. Barber

106. Teacher's Aide

107. Bank Teller

108. Disc Jockey

109. Construction Foreman

110. Cashier

111. Physical Therapist

112. Public Relations Executive

113. Precision Assembler

114. Receptionist

115. Telephone Operator

116. Airplane Pilot

117. Conservationist

118. Sewage Plant Operator

119. Railroad Conductor

120. Sales Representative (Wholesale)

121. Real Estate Agent

122. Shoe Maker/Repairer

123. Veterinarian

124. Forklift Operator

125. Photographer

126. Vending Machine Repairer

127. Teacher

128. Buyer

129. Electrical Equipment Repairer

130. Shipping/Receiving Clerk

131. Recreation Worker

132. Furniture Upholsterer

133. Advertising Salesperson

134. Construction Machinery Operator

135. Respiratory Therapist

136. Farmer

137. Surveyor

138. Heating/Refrigeration Mechanic

139. Tool-And-Die Maker

140. Reporter (Newspaper)

141. Janitor

142. Physician (General Practice)

143. Nurse (Registered)

144. Plumber

145. Carpet/Tile Installer

146. Physician Assistant

147. Electrician

148. Dressmaker

149. Guard

150. Highway Patrol Officer

151. Drill-Press Operator

152. Travel Agent

153. Automobile Body Repairer

154. Waiter/Waitress

155. Machine Tool Operator

156. Surgeon

157. Aircraft Mechanic

158. Truck Driver

159. Salesperson (Retail)

160. Glazier

161. Choreographer

162. Chauffeur

163. Bartender

164. Undertaker

165. Machinist

166. Bus Driver

167. Photojournalist

168. Correction Officer

169. Maid

170. Actor

171. Drywall Applicator/Finisher

172. Plasterer

173. Nurse's Aide

174. Police Officer

175. Stevedore

176. Carpenter

177. Stationary Engineer

178. Dishwasher

179. Meter Reader

180. Bricklayer

181. Firefighter

182. Child Care Worker

183. Painter

184. Nurse (Licensed Practical)

185. Nuclear Decontamination Technician

186. Butcher

187. Automobile Mechanic

188. Sheet Metal Worker

189. Mail Carrier

190. Construction Worker (Laborer)

191. Ironworker

192. Roustabout

193. Welder

194. Garbage Collector

195. Roofer

196. Emergency Medical Technician

197. Seaman

198. Taxi Driver

199. Dairy Farmer

200. Lumberjack

[Niels Bohr 72]

I would fit No. 1, No. 3, No. 5, No. 6, No. 9, No. 13, No. 18, No. 20, No. 21, No. 33....actually, most of the physics, engineering, and math.

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Go to the link, they describe specifically what they mean by each title.

I ain't about to paste all that ish here

[Ban Hammer 13,636]

i still think weatherman/woman is the best career. where else can you be way off in your predictions and still keep your job?

[Ling Ling 22]

I still don't see indian chief in the list...but I'm in the top 20

Very cool link btw. Not only can you view a description of the job/career, but you can see opportunities available.

Nice find.