Orthodontists
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: Bachelor's 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.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
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: Bachelor's 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.
Computer Hardware Engineers
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: Bachelor's 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.
Food Scientists
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.
Astronomers
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: Bachelor's degree, but most astronomers go on to get a master's 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.
Economists
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: Bachelor's 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.
Political Scientists
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: Bachelor's degree, followed by master's 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.
Mathematicians
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: Bachelor's or master's 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.
Law Teachers
Stress tolerance: 62.8
Average annual salary: $122,280
What they do: Teach courses in law.
Education requirements: Bachelor's 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.
Actuaries
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.
Physicists
Stress tolerance: 61.3
Average annual salary: $117,040
What they do: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs
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.
Optometrists
Stress tolerance: 70.3
Average annual salary: $111,640
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
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.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Stress tolerance: 64.3
Average annual salary: $132,570
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
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.
Art Directors
Stress tolerance: 69.0
Average annual salary: $96,650
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
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.
Statisticians
Stress tolerance: 64.0
Average annual salary: $83,310
What they do: Use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
Education requirements: Typically need a graduate 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.
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers)
Stress tolerance: 62.5
Average annual salary: $108,420
What they do: Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth.
Education requirements: At least a Bachelor’s degree (in several states, geoscientists may need a license)
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.
Applications Software Developers
Stress tolerance: 65.0
Average annual salary: $96,260
What they do: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree and strong computer programming skills
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.