Jobs Rated 2013: Ranking 200 Jobs From Best To Worst

Jobs Rated 2013: Ranking 200 Jobs From Best To Worst

Physicist
21
Overall Rating:
21/200
297
Median Salary:$106,195

Researches and develops theories concerning the physical forces of nature.

Work Environment
Very Good
23/200
48.00
Stress
Low
52/200
16.000
Projected Growth
Good
65/200
15.05
Optician
22
Overall Rating:
22/200
298
Median Salary:$33,148

Fills lens prescriptions, and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Work Environment
Very Good
23/200
48.00
Stress
Low
45/200
15.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
20/200
24.58
Podiatrist
23
Overall Rating:
23/200
299
Median Salary:$119,234

Diagnoses and treats problems of the feet, through corrective devices, medication, therapy, and surgery.

Work Environment
Fair
113/200
59.00
Stress
Low
70/200
18.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
33/200
22.44
Web Developer
24
Overall Rating:
24/200
313
Median Salary:$78,191

Creating and maintaining layout, navigation, and interactivity of intranet and internet websites.

Work Environment
Very Good
35/200
49.00
Stress
Medium
103/200
22.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
40/200
20.01
Historian
25
Overall Rating:
25/200
314
Median Salary:$66,250

Analyzes and records historical information from a specific era or according to a particular area of expertise.

Work Environment
Very Good
16/200
47.00
Stress
Low
63/200
17.000
Projected Growth
Good
55/200
16.60
Environmental Engineer
26
Overall Rating:
26/200
322
Median Salary:$79,145

Combines engineering, soil science, biology and chemistry for solving environmental issues such as recycling practices, waste disposal, public health and water/air pollution.

Work Environment
Good
67/200
53.00
Stress
Medium
103/200
22.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
37/200
20.55
Parole Officer
27
Overall Rating:
26/200
322
Median Salary:$48,165

Monitors, counsels, and reports on the progress of individuals who have been released from correctional institutions to serve parole.

Work Environment
Very Good
23/200
48.00
Stress
Very Low
15/200
12.000
Projected Growth
Good
54/200
16.75
Petroleum Engineer
28
Overall Rating:
28/200
325
Median Salary:$122,167

Plans drilling locations and effective production methods for optimal access to oil and natural gas.

Work Environment
Good
78/200
54.00
Stress
Low
79/200
19.000
Projected Growth
Good
51/200
17.77
Meteorologist
29
Overall Rating:
29/200
326
Median Salary:$90,183

Studies the physical characteristics, motions and processes of the earth's atmosphere.

Work Environment
Very Good
16/200
47.00
Stress
Very Low
32/200
14.000
Projected Growth
Fair
81/200
12.93
Geologist
30
Overall Rating:
30/200
327
Median Salary:$84,169

Studies and analyzes the physical properties of the earth's surface, adding to our knowledge of oil and gas exploration techniques.

Work Environment
Good
56/200
52.00
Stress
Medium
103/200
22.000
Projected Growth
Good
42/200
19.79
Human Resources Manager
31
Overall Rating:
31/200
334
Median Salary:$99,182

Plans, directs, and/or coordinates all human resource activities and staff of an organization.

Work Environment
Very Good
2/200
44.00
Stress
Very Low
32/200
14.000
Projected Growth
Fair
91/200
11.92
Civil Engineer
32
Overall Rating:
32/200
344
Median Salary:$78,140

Supervises and outlines the building of roads, bridges, tunnels, and buildings.

Work Environment
Very Good
35/200
49.00
Stress
Medium
103/200
22.000
Projected Growth
Good
53/200
17.50
Orthodontist
33
Overall Rating:
33/200
349
Median Salary:$187,163

Diagnoses and corrects deviations in dental growth, development and position.

Work Environment
Poor
135/200
63.00
Stress
Medium
111/200
23.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
30/200
22.73
Respiratory Therapist
34
Overall Rating:
34/200
350
Median Salary:$55,080

Treats and rehabilitates patients suffering from cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) ailments which interfere with normal breathing.

Work Environment
Fair
118/200
60.00
Stress
Low
79/200
19.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
17/200
24.90
Medical Records Technician
35
Overall Rating:
35/200
354
Median Salary:$33,150

Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date medical records for use in treatment, billing, and statistical surveys.

Work Environment
Very Good
2/200
44.00
Stress
Very Low
3/200
7.000
Projected Growth
Good
62/200
15.60
Astronomer
36
Overall Rating:
36/200
357
Median Salary:$96,228

Uses principles of physics and mathematics to understand the workings of the universe.

Work Environment
Good
45/200
50.00
Stress
Medium
94/200
21.000
Projected Growth
Good
64/200
15.38
Psychiatrist
37
Overall Rating:
37/200
370
Median Salary:$170,179

Studies, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

Work Environment
Very Poor
188/200
78.00
Stress
Medium
111/200
23.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
18/200
24.89
Computer Programmer
38
Overall Rating:
38/200
382
Median Salary:$73,176

Organizes and lists the instructions for computers to process data and solve problems in logical order.

Work Environment
Very Good
16/200
47.00
Stress
Very Low
10/200
11.000
Projected Growth
Fair
102/200
10.86
Social And Community Manager
39
Overall Rating:
39/200
384
Median Salary:$59,180

Coordinates and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They direct and lead staff who provide services to the public.

Work Environment
Fair
107/200
58.00
Stress
High
126/200
25.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
23/200
23.90
Market Research Analyst
40
Overall Rating:
39/200
384
Median Salary:$60,242

Collects and evaluates data to make recommendations to businesses concerning trends in consumer purchasing.

Work Environment
Poor
127/200
62.00
Stress
Very High
169/200
32.000
Projected Growth
Very Good
3/200
39.52