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The ten least stressful jobs in America

10) Sociologists

Sociologists study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations, and may study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Number of workers: 3,000
Median Salary: $83,420
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 86%

What’s so stressful for Sociologists?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

9) Statisticians

Statisticians develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information, and may specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics.

Number of workers: 44,400
Median Salary: $91,160
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 91%

What’s so stressful for Statisticians?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

8) Postsecondary Economics Teachers

Postsecondary Economics Teachers teach college-level courses and conduct research in economics.

Number of workers: 16,400
Median Salary: $104,370
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 94%

What’s so stressful for Postsecondary Economics Teachers?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

7) Geographers

Geographers study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena, and conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals; or on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization.

Number of workers: 1,500
Median Salary: $81,540
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 86%

What’s so stressful for Geographers?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

6) Economists

Economists conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy, and may collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Number of workers: 21,000
Median Salary: $105,020
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 100%

What’s so stressful for Economists?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

5) Mathematicians

Mathematicians conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields, or solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Number of workers: 2,900
Median Salary: $105,030
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 91%

What’s so stressful for Mathematicians?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

4) Astronomers

Astronomers observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Number of workers: 2,400
Median Salary: $114,590
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 100%

What’s so stressful for Astronomers?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

3) Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street

Number of workers: 69,900
Median Salary: $27,420
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 22%

What’s so stressful for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

2) Models

Models model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments; may pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements, or may pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Number of workers: 3,600
Median Salary: $28,350
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 28%

What’s so stressful for Models?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

1) Archivists

Archivists appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents, as well as participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Number of workers: 7,800
Median Salary: $53,950
Percentage with at least a Bachelor’s degree: 82%

What’s so stressful for Archivists?

SOURCES:

2019 BLS Occupational Employment

2018 ACS microdata

24.3 O*NET

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