The 14 Most Stressful Jobs In America
First Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Mental Health Counselors
Stress tolerance: 94.2
Consequence of error: 57.2
Time pressure: 70.5
Average annual salary: $115,080
What they do: Work with individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Education Administrators
Stress tolerance: 94.2
Consequence of error: 54
Time pressure: 53.8
Average annual salary: $43,950
What they do: Plan, direct, or coordinate research, student administration and services, and other educational activities.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Broadcast News Analysts
Stress tolerance: 94.7
Consequence of error: 47.8
Time pressure: 96.7
Average annual salary: $55,380
What they do: Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Nurse Anesthetists
Stress tolerance: 94.7
Consequence of error: 78.8
Time pressure: 67
Average annual salary: $148,160
What they do: Administer anesthesia, monitor patients' vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Phlebotomy Technicians
Stress tolerance: 95
Consequence of error: 85.7
Time pressure: 79.8
Average annual salary: $29,730
What they do: Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Pilots, Co-Pilots, and Flight Engineers
Stress tolerance: 95.2
Consequence of error: 76.5
Time pressure: 89.8
Average annual salary: $114,200
What they do: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Air Traffic Controllers
Stress tolerance: 96.2
Consequence of error: 82
Time pressure: 76.8
Average annual salary: $122,530
What they do: Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of air traffic to ensure that planes are safe distances apart.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Surgeons
Stress tolerance: 96.2
Consequence of error: 91.3
Time pressure: 82.5
Average annual salary: More than $187,200
What they do: Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Stress tolerance: 96.5
Consequence of error: 89.3
Time pressure: 73.8
Average annual salary: More than $187,200
What they do: Physician specialists with an expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Dancers
Stress tolerance: 97
Consequence of error: 29.3
Time pressure: 58.7
Average annual salary: n/a
What they do: Dancers use movements to express ideas and stories in performances.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Psychiatric Technicians
Stress tolerance: 98.5
Consequence of error: 64.5
Time pressure: 56.5
Average annual salary: $30,050
What they do: Psychiatric technicians provide therapeutic care for patients with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Stress tolerance: 98.5
Consequence of error: 86
Time pressure: 68.3
Average annual salary: $36,300
What they do: These employees, also called 9-1-1 operators, answer emergency and non-emergency calls. They take information from the caller and send the appropriate type and number of response units.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
Psychiatric Aides
Stress tolerance: 99.5
Consequence of error: 57.5
Time pressure: 46
Average annual salary: $26,680
What they do: Psychiatric aides help patients who have mental illness and developmental disabilities with their daily activities.
Stress factors are measured by O*NET, with higher scores indicating more stress on the job. Salary and education requirements are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2012.
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