The Worst Job in America For 2013

The career guidance website CareerCast.com has evaluated 200 professions across a wide variety of industries, skill levels and salary ranges to determine the best and worst jobs of 2013. Looking for a new line of work this year? Here are the 10 jobs to avoid:

See: The Best Jobs in America For 2013

1. Newspaper Reporter
Median Salary (as of 2010): $36,000
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): -6%

2. Lumberjack
Median Salary (as of 2010): $32,870
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): 4%

3. Enlisted Military Personnel
Median Salary (as of 2010): $41,998 (E-7, 8+ years experience)
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): Varies

4. Actor
Median Salary (as of 2010): $17.44/hour
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): 4%

5. Oil Rig Worker
Median Salary (as of 2010): $37,640
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): 8%

6. Dairy Farmer
Median Salary (as of 2010): $60,750
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): -8%

7. Meter Reader
Median Salary (as of 2010): $36,400
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): -10%

8. Mail Carrier
Median Salary (as of 2010): $53,090
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): -26%

9. Roofer
Median Salary (as of 2010): $34,220
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): 18%

10. Flight Attendant
Median Salary (as of 2010): $37,740
Projected Job Growth (between 2010 and 2020): 0%