10 Best and Worst Jobs 2016

Below are brief job description and median salary for each

Best Jobs

1. Data Scientist $128240
   Combines information technology, statistical analysis and other disciplines to interpret trends from data.

2. Statistician $80295
   Uses statistical methods to collects and analyzes data and to help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, healthcare, or other fields.

3. Information Security Analyst $89280
   Plan and carries out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

4. Audiologist $73231
   Diagnoses, manages, and treats a patient’s hearing, balance, or ear problems.

5. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $68200
   Operates special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests.

6. Mathematician $104285
   Conducts research to develop and understand mathematical principles.

7. Software Engineer $93233
   Develops the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

8. Computer System Analyst $83255
   Studies an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and designs information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

9. Speech Pathologist $72247
   Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients.

10. Actuary $97362
    Analyzes the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

Worst Jobs

1. Firefighter $46368
   Controls and extinguishes fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.

2. Taxi Driver $23218
   Drives automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers.

3. Advertising Sales Person $48491
   Sells advertising space to businesses and individuals.

4. Retail Sales Person $22206
   Sells merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

5. Pest Control Worker $31245
   Applies or releases chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

6. Enlisted Military Personnel $45374
   Participates in, or supports, military operations, such as combat or training operations, or humanitarian or disaster relief.

7. Disc Jockey $29376
   Broadcasts music for radio stations.

8. Broadcaster $37293
   Analyzes, interprets, and broadcasts news received from various sources.

9. Logger $35236
   Harvests thousands of acres of forests each year; timber harvested provides the raw material for many consumer goods and industrial products.

10. Newspaper Reporter $36390
    Conducts interviews and write articles to be used in newspapers and magazines.