We all want to feel rewarded in our chosen work, but sometimes, the best jobs are the most overlooked and underrated. A recent CareerCast report details the most underrated jobs in the U.S., all ranked according to factors including job environment, median income, stress factor and job growth outlook.
The report found the following jobs to be the top 5:
1. COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST
BLS Average Median Salary: $79,680
Projected Growth Outlook: 22%
2013 Jobs Rated Rank: 10
2. VETERINARIAN
BLS Average Median Salary: $84,460
Projected Growth Outlook: 36%
2013 Jobs Rated Rank: 15
3. BIOLOGIST
BLS Average Median Salary: $72,700
Projected Growth Outlook: 31%
2013 Jobs Rated Rank: 70
4. MARKET RESEARCH ANAYLST
BLS Average Median Salary: $60,300
Projected Growth Outlook: 41%
2013 Jobs Rated Rank: 39
5. ACCOUNTANT
BLS Average Median Salary: $63,550
Projected Growth Outlook: 16%
2013 Jobs Rated Rank: 47