The Top 20 Best and Worst Jobs in America for 2015!

#1 10th place for worst job, Broadcasters!

Broadcasters are constantly put on-the-spot and have to eloquently deliver the news live. They work long hours and the chances of finding a better job are very unlikely. Broadcasters make $27,324.

#2 10th place for the best job, Mathematicians!

If you're smart enough to get this job, it's well worth it. The average salary for a mathematician is a high $99,191, plus the hiring outlook is good and reported stress is low.

#3 9th place for Worst, Butchers!

Butchers have the grisly task of preparing meat for human consumption. Health standards and metrics lead to job stress. There are also workplace hazards involved with all the sharp cleavers and knives laying around. Butchers make $29,156.

#4 9th place for the best job, Computer Systems Analysts.

Computer systems analysts develop software for companies to use. The hours aren't too long, but the time you do spend at work is often alone in front of a computer. Stress levels are moderate and the job isn't physically demanding. Being a company's computer guru pays on average $78,148.

#5 8th place for the worst job, Dishwashers.

Dishwashers make a career out of one of the most dreaded household chores. They spend long hours on their feet, carrying dishes back and forth and get little emotional satisfaction from the work. And their career outlook is very low. Washing dishes will make you $18,044.

#6 8th place for the best job, Online advertising managers.

Entering such a booming industry gives you lots of room for advancement. Work environment is also desirable. If you can handle the pressure of whether your next campaign will flop, you'll make an average salary of $87,255.

#7 7th place for the worst job, Meter Readers.

Meter readers figure out your utility bill. Because the job requires a low level of skill, they're viewed as being replaceable and don't have great job prospects. Their jobs also require lots of traveling and arguing with customers. Their average salary is $35,171.

#8 7th place for the best job, Occupational therapists.

Occupational therapists make individual plans that help physically, mentally or emotionally impaired people lead normal lives. These therapists have regular hours, low stress and a good work environment. Hiring outlook is good for a job with an average income of $72,110.

#9 6th place for worst job, Waiters and waitresses.

Wait staff spend long shifts on their feet. They take the brunt for slow cooks or a wrong order and don't have a great outlook for their career. They also have among the lowest salaries: a job waiting tables averages just $18,088.

#10 6th place for the best job, Audiologists.

Audiologists diagnose hearing problems and offer treatments. Perks include low levels of stress, lots of interaction with others and regular hours. Breaking into the field can be tricky but not impossible and average pay is $67,137.

#11 5th place for the worst job, Newspaper reporters.

Reporters work long hours with high levels of stress to meet deadline. Their career prospects are shrinking as media companies consolidate. And for working longer hours than a business executive, you'll get paid $35,275.

#12 5th place for the best job, Financial Planners!

Financial planners have lots of opportunities for advancement and low levels of stress. While managing others' money can keep you inside a cubicle for long hours, you'll be rewarded handsomely: average pay is $104,161.

#13 4th place for the worst job, Oil rig workers!

Oil rig workers perform maintenance on the rigs and pipelines. They are unlikely to advance in their careers and report that the work is physically tiring. The job is also more dangerous than average, leading to some stress. Average pay is $32,132.

#14 4th place for the best job, Dental Hygienists.

Dental Hygienists enjoy consistent work, low levels of stress and flexible hours. It's also fairly easy to break into the field. If you can stand all the time on your feet, salary is $68,109.

#15 3rd place for the worst job, Enlisted military soldiers.

Soldiers face the most danger and stress of all. Even if you're technically off-the-clock, the threat of deadly weapons never fully goes away. Members of the military report incredibly high stress and dangerous working conditions. They make an average of $36,261.

#16 3rd place for the best job, Human Resources Managers.

HR managers prove that solving others' problems isn't very stressful: they reported a relaxing work environment and very little stress and travel. There are also lots of opportunities for jobs in the field. The average salary is high at $99,102

#17 2nd place for the worst job, Dairy farmers!

Dairy Farmers face around-the-clock work in every kind of weather. Facing constant competition from the big guys, their outlook for the future is negative. And there's the matter of getting cows to cooperate that leads to high stress. Dairy farmers work among the longest hours but make only $33,119.

#18 2nd place for the best job, Actuaries!

Actuaries, who interpret statistics for probability of accidents, illness and death, had among the best work environments and had few physical demands. Chance for advancement and hiring outlook are also great. Actuaries make an average of $88,202.

#19 The #1 WORST Job in America is being a Lumberjack!

Lumberjacks don't get very far cutting down trees: prospects for career growth are very low. Harsh conditions working outside in all weather and the danger of falling timber lead to high stress. And for all that, you'll make only $32,114.

#20 The #1 BEST job in America is being a Software engineer!

Software engineers had among the lowest stress levels, though they said a high energy level was necessary. They also reported good room for advancement. The average income is well above average at $88,142.

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