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The top ten most stressful jobs in America

10) Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Number of workers: 91,600
Median Salary: $54,290
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 79%

What’s so stressful for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

9) Emergency Medical Technicians

Emergency Medical Technicians assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Number of workers: 262,100
Median Salary: $35,400
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 18%

What’s so stressful for Emergency Medical Technicians?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

8) First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Number of workers: 988,900
Median Salary: $33,400
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 13%

What’s so stressful for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

7) Fish and Game Wardens

Fish and Game Wardens patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

Number of workers: 6,400
Median Salary: $57,500
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 35%

What’s so stressful for Fish and Game Wardens?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

6) Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

Number of workers: 9,100
Median Salary: $53,850
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 18%

What’s so stressful for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

5) First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Number of workers: 121,600
Median Salary: $91,090
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 43%

What’s so stressful for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

4) First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Number of workers: 45,900
Median Salary: $63,730
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 27%

What’s so stressful for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

3) Family Medicine Physicians

Family Medicine Physicians diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Number of workers: 126,600
Median Salary: $205,590
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 100%

What’s so stressful for Family Medicine Physicians?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

2) Correctional Officers and Jailers

Correctional Officers and Jailers guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Number of workers: 434,300
Median Salary: $45,180
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 17%

What’s so stressful for Correctional Officers and Jailers?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

1) Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

Number of workers: 687,100
Median Salary: $63,150
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 37%

What’s so stressful for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?

SOURCES:

24.3 O*NET

2018 ACS microdata

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