The danger and low pay of oil-rig labour make the roustabout's job the worst in a long list. Actuaries, meanwhile, have it the best - they work in clean, safe offices in a growing profession, says a ranking of 200 positions by online jobs board CareerCast.com. The report rated jobs according to five criteria: stress, working environment, physical demands, income and hiring outlook. Staff
The best
1. Actuary
2. Software engineer
3. Computer systems analyst
4. Biologist
5. Historian
6. Mathematician
7. Paralegal assistant
8. Statistician
9. Accountant
10. Dental hygienist
The worst
1. Roustabout
2. Lumberjack
3. Iron worker
4. Dairy farmer
5. Welder
6. Garbage collector
7. Taxi driver
8. Construction worker
9. Meter reader
10. Mail carrier