9 Worst Jobs in the United States

2) Logger

This job only requires a high school diploma, but read the fine print before applying. The work environment is entirely outside, as a logger’s main duty is harvesting forests. While some may rejoice the virtually nonexistent office, the great outdoors poses its own threats. Loggers work in difficult weather conditions or in remote areas. It’s a very physical job, with much of the industry still using manual operated chain saws to fell trees. These things combine to make logging a hazardous job. CNN reported the fatality rate as 127.8 in 100,000 workers, one of the highest in the country. According to the BLS, the median pay was $37,590 in 2016, with a 4% decrease in jobs by 2024. Some logging companies are now switching to machine operated methods of tree-cutting. This has shown a dramatic drop in on the job injuries. Hopefully, these improvements in safety procedures will continue.