10 Low Stress, But High-Paying Jobs
Ashir Sabir Rao | 25 July | 5 min Read
Let’s talk about some jobs that DON’T SUCK!
Top Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs
The following jobs were referenced in the CareerCast Jobs Rated Report and rated as featuring low or very low levels of stress for employees. Information on average salary and employment outlook is furnished through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Keep in mind that whatever might be stressful on average for other people might be different in your case.
Carefully research the challenges of any career in light of your unique personality and lifestyle before finalizing any decision about your career path. What's most important is to find a job that's the best fit for your professional and personal circumstances—and that's a job you enjoy working at.1. Actuary
Do you love math and statistics and want to work a relatively low-stress, 9-to-5 job? You might be happy as an actuary . Your responsibilities involve looking at numbers, finding correlations, drawing conclusions, and presenting your findings. Actuaries often work for insurance companies, analyzing risk, and helping their employers minimize costs.Also work for a variety of investment firms, including banks and financial advisors. The profession is expected to grow 18% by 2029, much faster than average. [1] Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Actuaries." Accessed Jan. 4, 2020.- Median Pay: $108,350
- Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
2. Audiologist
If you want to help people, and you don't mind investing in several years of postgraduate education, audiologist might be the perfect job for you. Audiologists diagnose hearing loss and other inner ear problems. It's a good-paying job, earning a median salary of over $77,000 per year. [2] Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Audiologists." Accessed Jan. 4, 2020.- Median Pay: $77,600
- Typical Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree