What are the worst jobs? The best?

WASHINGTON – If you’ve ever wondered whether you have one of the worst or one of the best jobs, CareerCast.com is out with its annual list.

In reviewing 200 professions, CareerCast.com looked at work environment, stress and hiring outlook to come up with its rankings.

Worst Jobs

  1. Newspaper Reporter
  2. Lumberjack
  3. Enlisted Military Personnel
  4. Actor
  5. Oil Rig Worker
  6. Dairy Farmer
  7. Meter Reader
  8. Mail Carrier
  9. Roofer
  10. Flight Attendant

Best Jobs

  1. Actuary
  2. Biomedical Engineer
  3. Software Engineer
  4. Audiologist
  5. Financial Planner
  6. Dental Hygienist
  7. Occupational Therapist
  8. Optometrist
  9. Physical Therapist
  10. Computer Systems Analyst

h/t ABC News: What Do Newspaper Reporters and Lumberjacks Have in Common?

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