Think there’s no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job? Think again.
While some of these jobs may be more cut out for those with the proper skill set, they offer great pay, and have very low stress levels, according to career information expert Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.
767 occupations identified by the US Department of Labor were studied and the stress tolerance for each job was rated on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. The study measured how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress on the job.
LifeDaily reveals the 12 High Paying Jobs For People Who Don’t Like Stress:
12. Statistician
Stress tolerance: 64.0
Average annual salary: $84,010
What they do: A Statistician uses statistical methods to collect and analyze data and help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
Education requirements: Typically need a graduate degree.
11. Actuary
Stress tolerance: 63.8
Average annual salary: $110,090
What they do: Actuaries analyze the financial costs of uncertainty and risk.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree and a series of exams to become certified.
10. Economist
Stress tolerance: 63.3
Average annual salary: $105,290
What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods and services.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree.
9. Law teacher
Average annual salary: $126,270
Stress tolerance: 62.8
What they do: Teaches courses in law.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s and law degree.
Average annual salary: $105,390
8. Geoscientist
Stress tolerance: 62.5
What they do: A geoscientist studies the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, and in several states, geoscientists may need a license.
7. Astronomer
Average annual salary: $107,140
Stress tolerance: 62.0
What they do: Astronomers observe, research, and analyze astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply the information to practical problems.
Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.
6. Physicist
Average annual salary: $117,300
Stress tolerance: 61.3
What they do: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.
5. Political Scientist
Average annual salary: $104,000
Stress tolerance: 60.8
What they do: Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, followed by Master’s or Ph.D in political science, public administration, or a related field.
4. Geographer
Average annual salary: $75,610
Stress tolerance: 58.0
What they do: Studies the nature and use of areas of the Earth’s surface; conducts research on physical aspects of a region; and conducts research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area.
Education requirements: Master’s degree for most positions, however some entry-level jobs in the federal government only require a bachelor’s degree.
3. Mathematician
Stress tolerance: 57.3
Average annual salary: $104,350
What they do: They conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. They solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree for those who want to work in the government, and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies.
2. Food Scientist
Stress tolerance: 55.8
Average annual salary: $66,870
What they do: Ensure that agricultural establishments are productive and food is safe.
Education requirements: At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution, and many get a doctoral degree.
1. Materials Scientist
Stress tolerance: 53.0
Average annual salary: $94,350
What they do: Research and study substances at the atomic and molecular levels and the ways in which substances react with each other, and use knowledge to develop new and improved products.
Education requirements: At least a bachelor’s degree, and a master’s degree or Ph.D. is needed for many research jobs.
If you didn’t receive a Bachelors degree to qualify for these high paying and low-stress jobs, check out The 7 Best-Paying Jobs Without A College Degree.
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