A recent survey conducted by CareerCast asked respondents to rank 200 different jobs based on the level of stress. To quantify workplace anxiety, the survey asked respondents to rate eleven stress factors found in the workplace: outlook/growth potential, travel, deadlines, working in the public eye, competitiveness, physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered, own life at risk, life of another at risk and meeting the public. Hit the jump for the list of the stressful jobs in America…What do you do for a living?? Is your job more stressful than the jobs on this list?? Tell IFWT if you feel your job is waaaay more stressful and definitely needs to make the list!
10. Real Estate Agent
Stress Rank: 181
Stress Score: 38.57
Hiring Outlook Rank: 31 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9.5
Income: $40,357.00
9. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Stress Rank: 183
Stress Score: 39.68
Hiring Outlook Rank: 100 out of 200
Hours Per Day: Varies
Income: $30,168.00
8. Stockbroker
Stress Rank: 184
Stress Score: 39.70
Hiring Outlook Rank: 98 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 8
Income: $67,470.00
7. Architect
Stress Rank: 185
Stress Score: 39.93
Hiring Outlook Rank: 88 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 8+
Income: $73,193.00
6. Advertising Account Executive
Stress Rank: 189
Stress Score: 41.05
Hiring Outlook Rank: 135 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9.5
Income: $62,105.00
5. Newscaster
Stress Rank: 190
Stress Score: 43.56
Hiring Outlook Rank: 129 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 8
Income: $50,456.00
4. Photojournalist
Stress Rank: 196
Stress Score: 47.09
Hiring Outlook Rank: 113 out of 200
Hours Per Day: Varies
Income: $40,209.00
3. Corporate Executive (Senior)
Stress Rank: 197
Stress Score: 47.41
Hiring Outlook Rank: 143 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 11
Income: $161,141.00
2. Public Relations Officer
Stress Rank: 198
Stress Score: 47.60
Hiring Outlook Rank: 111 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9
Income: $90,160.00
1. Commercial Pilot
Stress Rank: 199
Stress Score: 59.53
Hiring Outlook Rank: 91 out of 200
Hours Per Day: 9
Income: $106,153.00
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