Mathematicians
Stress tolerance: 57.3
Average annual salary: $101,360
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: Bachelor's or masters degree for those who want to work in government, and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies
Political Scientists
Stress tolerance: 60.1
Average annual salary: $102,000
What they do: Political scientists study the origin, development, and analyze the structure and operation of political systems and trends.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, followed by master's or Ph.D in political science, public administration, or a related field
Astronomers
Stress tolerance: 62
Average annual salary: $96,460
What they do: Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, but most astronomers go on to get a master's and Ph.D.
Law teachers
Stress tolerance: 62.8
Average annual salary: $99,950
What they do: Teach courses in law.
Education requirements: Bachelor's and law degrees
Economists
Stress tolerance: 63.3
Average annual salary: $91,860
What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Actuaries
Stress tolerance: 63.8
Average annual salary: $93,680
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
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Stress tolerance: 64.3
Average annual salary: $120,950
What they do: These workers help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Optometrists
Stress tolerance: 65.5
Average annual salary: $97,820
What they do: Optometrists perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.
Education requirements: Bachelor's, four-year Doctor of Optometry program, and a state license
Orthodontists
Stress tolerance: 67
Average salary annually: $186,320
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: Bachelor's degree, four-year dental school, and one to two years of residency training
Audiologists
Stress tolerance: 67.5
Average annual salary: $69,720
What they do: Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures.
Education requirements: A doctoral degree and must be licensed in practicing state.
Art Directors
Stress tolerance: 69
Average annual salary: $80,880
What they do: Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree or previous work experience
Urban and Regional Planners
Stress tolerance: 69
Average annual salary: $65,230
What they do: Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for the use of land.
Education requirements: Bachelor's and master's degrees
Technical Writers
Stress tolerance: 69.3
Average annual salary: $65,500
What they do: Technical writers produce instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Engineers
Stress tolerance: 69.5
Average salary annually: $92,030
What they do: Engineers use science and mathematics to come up with economical solutions to technical problems.
Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
Dental Hygienists
Stress tolerance: 71.3
Average annual salary: $70,210
What they do: Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.
Education requirements: An associate's degree in dental hygiene and a license in the state they practice in