Monday, July 15, 2013

The Worst Jobs in 2013

Below is a list of the worst jobs in 2013 according to careercast.com:

Newspaper Reporter
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $36,000
Projected Job Growth: -6%

Lumberjack
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $32,870
Projected Job Growth: 4%

Enlisted Military Personnel
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $41,998 (E-7, 8+ years experience)
Projected Job Growth: Varies

Actor
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $17.44/hour
Projected Job Growth: 4%

Oil Rig Worker
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $37,640
Projected Job Growth: 8%

Dairy Farmer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $60,750
Projected Job Growth: -8%

Meter Reader
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $36,400
Projected Job Growth: -10%

Mail Carrier
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $53,090
Projected Job Growth: -26%

Roofer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $34,220
Projected Job Growth: 18%

Flight Attendant
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Salary Median: $37,740
Projected Job Growth 0%

Saturday, July 6, 2013

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Fastest Growing Occupations

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a ten year projection of the fastest growing jobs. The top ten is listed below:

1. Personal Care Aides
Growth precentage: 70.5 %
Average annual salary: $19,640

2. Home Health Aides
Growth percentage: 69.4%
Average annual salary: $20,560

3. Biomedical Engineers
Growth percentage: 61.7%
Average annual salary: $81,540

4. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Growth percentage: 60.1%
Average annual salary: $27,780

5. Helpers--Carpenters
Growth percentage: 55.7%
Average annual salary: $ 25,760

6. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Growth percentage: 52.0%
Average annual salary: $29,710

7. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Growth percentage: 48.6%
Average annual salary: $38,430

8. Physical Therapist Assistants
Growth percentage: 45.7
Average annual salary: $49,690

9. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Growth percentage: 45.4%
Average annual salary: $26,740

10. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Growth percentage: 43.7
Average annual salary: $45,260

Friday, June 28, 2013

Top 10 Best Jobs in America

CNN money and Payscale.com rated these the Top 10 best jobs in America with great pay and growth prospects.
Listed by:
Job title/ Job growth(10-year forecast)

1. Software Architect/34%

2. Physician Assistant/39%

3. Management Consultant/24%

4. Physical Therapist/30%

5. Environmental Engineer/31%

6. Civil Engineer/24%

7. Database Administrator/20%

8. Sales Director/15%

9. Certified Public Accountant/22%

10. Biomedical Engineer/72%