Thursday, April 25, 2013

Jobs Rated 2013: Ranking 200 Jobs From Best To Worst


Our annual Jobs Rated report celebrates its Silver Anniversary this year, 25 years removed from its inception in 1988.
From the outset, the Jobs Rated report has generated a lot of attention primarily because most Americans spend more time on the job than they do on anything else, and knowing how their job ranks against other jobs is compelling information. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates the average employee spends more than two-thirds of his or her day at work or on work-related activities. That’s more time than we spend sleeping or raising our children.
The findings we present here are more than just curiosities. Unlike many other facets of life, the jobs we work at are choices we make; ones we can stick with or change. Therefore the “measure” of a job can tell us a lot about the quality of our lives.
No two work experiences are guaranteed to be alike, and different career paths cater to unique skills and interests. Ultimately, only the individual can determine the best job for her or his abilities and passions. However, the Jobs Rated report exists as a road map for determining the career field that is right for yo

1. Actuary

Interprets statistics to determine probabilities of accidents, sickness, and death, and loss of property from theft and natural disasters.
  • Overall Score: 123.00
  • Income: $91,211.00

  • Work Environment:44.000
  • Stress:16.000
  • Hiring Outlook:29.11

2. Biomedical Engineer

Anazlyes and design solutions to problems in biology and medicine, with the goal of improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care.
  • Overall Score: 133.00
  • Income: $85,163.00

  • Work Environment:49.000
  • Stress:16.000
  • Hiring Outlook:62.63

3. Software Engineer

Researches, designs, develops and maintains software systems along with hardware development for medical, scientific, and industrial purposes.
  • Overall Score: 136.00
  • Income: $89,147.00

  • Work Environment:49.000
  • Stress:12.000
  • Hiring Outlook:17.67

4. Audiologist

Diagnoses and treats hearing problems by attempting to discover the range, nature, and degree of hearing function.
  • Overall Score: 140.00
  • Income: $68,135.00

  • Work Environment:52.000
  • Stress:9.000
  • Hiring Outlook:37.35

5. Financial Planner

Related to careers in portfolio management, the financial planner offers a broad range of services aimed at assisting individuals in managing and planning their financial future.
  • Overall Score: 159.00
  • Income: $107,222.00

  • Work Environment:49.000
  • Stress:19.000
  • Hiring Outlook:32.22

6. Dental Hygienist

Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.
  • Overall Score: 161.00
  • Income: $69,107.00

  • Work Environment:53.000
  • Stress:12.000
  • Hiring Outlook:36.07

7. Occupational Therapist

Develops individualized programs of activity for mentally, physically, developmentally and emotionally impaired persons, to aid them in achieving self-reliance.
  • Overall Score: 166.00
  • Income: $74,108.00

  • Work Environment:52.000
  • Stress:13.000
  • Hiring Outlook:32.08

8. Optometrist

Diagnoses visual disorders and prescribes and administers corrective and rehabilitative treatments.
  • Overall Score: 190.00
  • Income: $95,254.00

  • Work Environment:53.000
  • Stress:17.000
  • Hiring Outlook:35.54

9. Physical Therapist

Plans and directs treatment to improve mobility and alleviate pain in persons disabled by injury or disease.
  • Overall Score: 199.00
  • Income: $78,102.00

  • Work Environment:58.000
  • Stress:14.000
  • Hiring Outlook:38.02

10. Computer Systems Analyst

Develops computer systems for businesses and scientific institutions.
  • Overall Score: 212.00
  • Income: $79,145.00

  • Work Environment:45.000
  • Stress:16.000
  • Hiring Outlook:20.45

11. Chiropractor

Treats physical problems by manipulating various parts of the body, especially the spinal column.
  • Overall Score: 216.00
  • Income: $66,361.00

  • Work Environment:55.000
  • Stress:13.000
  • Hiring Outlook:29.61

12. Speech Pathologist

Assesses hearing, speech, and language disabilities and provides treatment. Assists individuals with communication disorders through diagnostic techniques.
  • Overall Score: 218.00
  • Income: $69,143.00

  • Work Environment:51.000
  • Stress:12.000
  • Hiring Outlook:22.43

13. Physiologist

Assesses, plans, or implements fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
  • Overall Score: 224.00
  • Income: $83,058.00

  • Work Environment:56.000
  • Stress:15.000
  • Hiring Outlook:28.58

14. University Professor

Instructs students in a wide variety of academic and vocational subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
  • Overall Score: 244.00
  • Income: $64,343.00

  • Work Environment:44.000
  • Stress:6.450
  • Hiring Outlook:16.43

15. Veterinarian

Administers to the care of animals through the use of preventative and diagnostic techniques.
  • Overall Score: 258.00
  • Income: $83,184.00

  • Work Environment:66.000
  • Stress:15.000
  • Hiring Outlook:36.84

16. Dietitian

Assesses patients' dietary needs, plans menus, and instructs patients and their families about proper nutritional care.
  • Overall Score: 259.00
  • Income: $54,124.00

  • Work Environment:47.000
  • Stress:10.000
  • Hiring Outlook:18.24

17. Pharmacist

Advises physicians and patients on the affects of drugs and medications; prepares and dispenses prescriptions.
  • Overall Score: 268.00
  • Income: $113,071.00

  • Work Environment:57.000
  • Stress:15.000
  • Hiring Outlook:20.71

18. Mathematician

Applies mathematical theories and formulas to teach or solve problems in a business, educational, or industrial climate.
  • Overall Score: 270.00
  • Income: $101,171.00

  • Work Environment:42.000
  • Stress:12.000
  • Hiring Outlook:13.71

19. Sociologist

Studies human behavior by examining the interaction of social groups and institutions.
  • Overall Score: 278.00
  • Income: $74,195.00

  • Work Environment:47.000
  • Stress:18.000
  • Hiring Outlook:18.95

20. Statistician

Tabulates, analyzes, and interprets the numeric results of experiments and surveys.
  • Overall Score: 296.00
  • Income: $74,200.00

  • Work Environment:44.000
  • Stress:14.000
  • Hiring Outlook:14.0

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