In their annual Jobs Rated report on the nation’s best and worst jobs for 2012, CareerCast.com rank occupations according to their score in five key areas: Work Environment, Physical Demands, Job Outlook, Income Levels and Stress. According to their research, the following are the ten 10 best jobs of 2012 are:
1. Software Engineer
Researches, designs, develops and maintains software systems along with hardware development for medical, scientific, and industrial purposes. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 176.00
Income: $88,142.00
2. Actuary
Interprets statistics to determine probabilities of accidents, sickness, and death, and loss of property from theft and natural disasters. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 226.00
Income: $88,202.00
3. Human Resources Manager
Plans, directs, and/or coordinates all human resource activities and staff of an organization. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 281.00
Income: $99,102.00
4. Dental Hygienist
Assists dentists in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of a group or private dental practice. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 289.00
Income: $68,109.00
5. Financial Planner
Related to careers in portfolio management, the financial planner offers a broad range of services aimed at assisting individuals in managing and planning their financial future. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 300.00
Income: $104,161.00
6. Audiologist
Diagnoses and treats hearing problems by attempting to discover the range, nature, and degree of hearing function. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 311.00
Income: $67,137.00
7. Occupational Therapist
Develops individualized programs of activity for mentally, physically, developmentally and emotionally impaired persons, to aid them in achieving self-reliance. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 318.00
Income: $72,110.00
8. Online Advertising Manager
Plans, directs, or coordinates advertising policies, campaigns and programs online. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 343.00
Income: $87,255.00
9. Computer Systems Analyst
Plans and develops computer systems for businesses and scientific institutions. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 370.00
Income: $78,148.00
10. Mathematician
Applies mathematical theories and formulas to teach or solve problems in a business, educational, or industrial climate. More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 392.00
Income: $99,191.00
