Careercast undertook a study to determine the best and worst jobs of 2010. To determine the rankings, 5 key factors were considered including physical demands, work environment, income, stress and hiring outlook.

What’s the top job according to their analysis?   Actuary.   The remaining top 10 jobs included:  software engineer, computer systems analyst, biologist, historian, mathematician, paralegal, statistician, accountant, and dental hygienist.

The worst job?  Roustabout (works on oil rigs).  The next worst were: lumberjack, oil worker, dairy farmer, welder, garbage collector, taxi driver, construction worker, meter reader and mail carrier.  The list can be found at:  http://www.careercast.com/jobs/