Think there's no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job?
Think again.
It turns out there are plenty of low-stress professions in which you can pull in a pretty penny.
We reached out to Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., a career information expert, to find out which ones fit the bill.
Shatkin compared average salaries and stress levels of the 767 occupations identified by the U.S. Department of Labor to identify jobs with that perfect combination of high pay and low stress.
The stress tolerance for each job is a rating on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. It measures how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress on the job. The data was gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network (O*NET).
Stress tolerance: 67.0
Average annual salary: $196,270
What they do: Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree, four-year dental school, and one to two years of residency training
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 67.0
Average annual salary: $94,040
What they do: Design, build, and maintain ships, including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, and tankers. Marine engineers work on the mechanical systems, such as propulsion and steering. Naval architects work on the basic design, including the form and stability of hulls.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree (practical experience is also highly valued)
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job
Stress tolerance: 67.0
Average annual salary: $106,930
What they do: Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree from an accredited program
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 55.8
Average annual salary: $65,340
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; many get a doctoral degree
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 62.0
Average annual salary: $110,440
What they do: Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree, but most astronomers go on to get a masters and Ph.D.
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 63.3
Average annual salary: $101,450
What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 60.8
Average annual salary: $100,900
What they do: Political scientists study the origin, development, and analyze the structure and operation of political systems and trends.
Education requirements: Bachelors degree, followed by masters or Ph.D in political science, public administration, or a related field
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 57.3
Average annual salary: $103,310
What they do: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Education requirements: Bachelors or masters degree for those who want to work in government, and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 62.8
Average annual salary: $122,280
What they do: Teach courses in law.
Education requirements: Bachelors and law degrees
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
Stress tolerance: 63.8
Average annual salary: $107,740
What they do: Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree and a series of exams to become certified
Stress tolerance is measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Information Network, with lower scores indicating less stress on the job.
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