Jobs Rated Report 2016: Ranking 200 Jobs

Jobs Rated Report 2016: Ranking 200 Jobs

Bookkeeper
81
Overall Rating:
81/199
371
Median Salary:$36,255

Produces financial records for organizations; records financial transactions, updates statements, and checks financial records for accuracy.

Work Environment
Very Good
4/199
39.50
Stress
Very Low
20/199
13.550
Projected Growth
Very Poor
187/199
-7.43
Teacher's Aide
82
Overall Rating:
82/199
372
Median Salary:$24,206

Works under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

Work Environment
Very Good
23/199
44.70
Stress
Very Low
39/199
15.060
Projected Growth
Poor
122/199
4.88
Skincare Specialist
83
Overall Rating:
83/199
373
Median Salary:$29,328

Cleanses and beautifies the face and body to enhance a person’s appearance or help clear conditions.

Work Environment
Good
42/199
46.10
Stress
Medium
101/199
23.280
Projected Growth
Good
51/199
12.30
Physician Assistant
84
Overall Rating:
84/199
375
Median Salary:$96,211

Practices medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers; examines, diagnoses, and treats patients.

Work Environment
Very Poor
177/199
69.60
Stress
Very High
162/199
33.110
Projected Growth
Very Good
4/199
31.01
Electrical Engineer
85
Overall Rating:
85/199
376
Median Salary:$93,242

Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment.

Work Environment
Good
67/199
49.60
Stress
Medium
114/199
24.420
Projected Growth
Very Poor
162/199
1.15
Typist/Word Processor
86
Overall Rating:
86/199
381
Median Salary:$37,200

Copies, files, and updates paper and electronic document; prepares and processes bills and other office documents; collects information and performs data entry

Work Environment
Very Good
5/199
41.40
Stress
Very Low
27/199
14.000
Projected Growth
Very Poor
197/199
-17.90
Electrician
87
Overall Rating:
87/199
383
Median Salary:$51,277

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.

Work Environment
Poor
133/199
59.80
Stress
Medium
93/199
21.770
Projected Growth
Good
46/199
13.07
Social Worker
88
Overall Rating:
88/199
384
Median Salary:$46,271

Helps people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives.

Work Environment
Fair
88/199
51.40
Stress
High
126/199
25.710
Projected Growth
Good
47/199
13.06
Occupational Safety/Health Inspector
88
Overall Rating:
88/199
384
Median Salary:$69,246

Analyzes many types of work environments and work procedures; inspects workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment.

Work Environment
Fair
98/199
53.10
Stress
Low
69/199
18.460
Projected Growth
Poor
151/199
2.56
Surgeon
90
Overall Rating:
90/199
385
Median Salary:$357,192

Treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through operations; corrects physical deformities, repairs bone and tissue after injuries, or performs preventive or elective surgeries on patients.

Work Environment
Very Poor
193/199
85.80
Stress
High
154/199
29.920
Projected Growth
Very Good
34/199
15.57
Stenographer
90
Overall Rating:
90/199
385
Median Salary:$68,200

Creates word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings.

Work Environment
Good
50/199
47.20
Stress
Low
76/199
19.480
Projected Growth
Poor
149/199
2.65
Electrical Technician
92
Overall Rating:
92/199
387
Median Salary:$60,244

Helps engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment.

Work Environment
Fair
97/199
52.80
Stress
Very Low
31/199
14.440
Projected Growth
Very Poor
176/199
-2.09
Agricultural Scientist
93
Overall Rating:
93/199
392
Median Salary:$61,294

Researches ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.

Work Environment
Fair
82/199
51.10
Stress
Medium
88/199
20.940
Projected Growth
Poor
139/199
3.57
Recruiter
94
Overall Rating:
94/199
395
Median Salary:$57,288

Finds, screens, and interviews applicants for job openings in an organization. They search for applicants by posting listings, attending job fairs, and visiting college campuses.

Work Environment
Fair
110/199
54.80
Stress
Medium
86/199
20.880
Projected Growth
Fair
107/199
5.78
Medical Secretary
95
Overall Rating:
95/199
396
Median Salary:$32,214

Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.

Work Environment
Very Good
22/199
44.40
Stress
Low
50/199
16.140
Projected Growth
Poor
156/199
2.31
Social and Community Manager
96
Overall Rating:
96/199
397
Median Salary:$63,276

Coordinates and supervises social service programs and community organizations; manages staff who provide social services to the public.

Work Environment
Poor
121/199
57.50
Stress
High
130/199
26.760
Projected Growth
Good
64/199
10.06
Computer Service Technician
96
Overall Rating:
96/199
397
Median Salary:$50,289

Provides help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment.

Work Environment
Fair
96/199
52.70
Stress
Very Low
26/199
13.890
Projected Growth
Very Poor
164/199
0.79
Wholesale Sales Representative
98
Overall Rating:
98/199
399
Median Salary:$75,403

Sells goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations.

Work Environment
Poor
156/199
63.30
Stress
Very High
183/199
42.060
Projected Growth
Fair
80/199
8.23
Machinist
98
Overall Rating:
98/199
399
Median Salary:$42,244

Sets up and operates a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.

Work Environment
Poor
124/199
58.00
Stress
Very Low
31/199
14.440
Projected Growth
Fair
110/199
5.74
Clergy
100
Overall Rating:
100/199
401
Median Salary:$44,345

Conducts religious worship and performs other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination.

Work Environment
Fair
106/199
54.40
Stress
Medium
96/199
22.450
Projected Growth
Good
71/199
8.90