Worst Careers of the Future 2017
We found 10 dying professions to avoid based on growth prospects and pay.

We analyzed 785 occupations to identify the worst jobs for your future based on current salary and projected job growth over the next 10 years. Here are 10 dying professions to avoid listed in order of pay, from lowest to highest. Take a look.
Legislator
Median annual salary: $20,500 (All jobs: $43,233)
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: +1.5% (All jobs: 8.6%)
Door-to-Door Salesperson
Median annual salary: $21,486
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -20.3%
Gaming Cashier
Median annual salary: $22,970
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: +2.0%
Floral Designer
Median annual salary: $23,938
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -5.0%
Textile Machine Worker
Median annual salary: $27,227
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -21.2%
Photo Processor
Median annual salary: $27,324
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -19.7%
Furniture Finisher
Median annual salary: $28,698
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -0.7%
Print Binding and Finishing Worker
Median annual salary: $30,264
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -10.2%
Metal and Plastic Machine Operator
Median annual salary: $30,620
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -10.3%
Radio/TV Announcer
Median annual salary: $32,383
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: -10.0%
Learn more about the 10 worst jobs of the future before it's too late for your career.