Rounding out the top 100, attorneys and stockbrokers may earn considerably more than bookbinders or telephone repair technicians, but these high-powered careers are hurt by anxiety, as both rank among the 20 most stressful jobs on our list. More surprising is the relatively low score of author, just above cosmetologist – a result of the profession's stress levels and, in many cases, relatively poor working environment.
- Find This Job81. Telephone Installer/Repairer
- Installs, services, cleans, tests, and repairs telephones and switchboard systems.
- Overall Ranking: 81 Overall Score: 443 Work Environment: 657.160
Physical Demands: 15.39 Stress: 28.164 Income: $56,122 Hours Per Week: 47.5
- Find This Job82. Attorney
- Counsels clients in legal matters; using interpretation of laws and rulings to advise and represent businesses and individuals.
- Overall Ranking: 82 Overall Score: 445 Work Environment: 1261.500
Physical Demands: 6.09 Stress: 64.337 Income: $109,217 Hours Per Week: 50
- Find This Job83. Bookbinder
- Participates in the assembly of books or magazines for commercial printing companies.
- Overall Ranking: 83 Overall Score: 447 Work Environment: 359.200
Physical Demands: 8.98 Stress: 23.573 Income: $30,206 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job84. Stockbroker
- Facilitates the purchase and sale of stocks, bonds, and other securities for individual and institutional clients.
- Overall Ranking: 84 Overall Score: 452 Work Environment: 1155.750
Physical Demands: 7.25 Stress: 71.656 Income: $70,434 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job85. Communications Equipment Mechanic
- Installs, repairs and maintains residential and commercial phone systems.
- Overall Ranking: 85 Overall Score: 455 Work Environment: 440.900
Physical Demands: 10.82 Stress: 38.579 Income: $32,179 Hours Per Week: 47.5
- Find This Job86. Appliance Repairer
- Performs major and routine maintenance on a variety of electrical home appliances.
- Overall Ranking: 86 Overall Score: 458 Work Environment: 610.220
Physical Demands: 14.39 Stress: 21.123 Income: $35,167 Hours Per Week: 47.5
- Find This Job87. Fashion Designer
- Designs articles or complete lines of clothing for men, women, or children.
- Overall Ranking: 87 Overall Score: 460 Work Environment: 929.250
Physical Demands: 9.85 Stress: 63.056 Income: $65,291 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job88. Corporate Executive (Senior)
- Formulates the policies and directs the operations of private and publicly-held companies.
- Overall Ranking: 88 Overall Score: 463 Work Environment: 1540.000
Physical Demands: 6 Stress: 108.625 Income: $101,159 Hours Per Week: 55
- Find This Job89. Occupational Safety/Health Inspector
- Examines places of business to ensure that equipment and work conditions do not endanger the health and safety of employees.
- Overall Ranking: 89 Overall Score: 466 Work Environment: 538.920
Physical Demands: 14.98 Stress: 41.542 Income: $62,151 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job90. Photographic Process Worker
- Develops photographic film, makes prints and slides, prepares enlargements, and retouches photographs.
- Overall Ranking: 90 Overall Score: 468 Work Environment: 404.100
Physical Demands: 7.98 Stress: 22.450 Income: $26,182 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job91. Podiatrist
- Diagnoses and treats problems of the feet, through corrective devices, medication, therapy, and surgery.
- Overall Ranking: 91 Overall Score: 473 Work Environment: 783.040
Physical Demands: 10.79 Stress: 47.717 Income: $114,264 Hours Per Week: 50
- Find This Job92. Optician
- Fills lens prescriptions, and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Overall Ranking: 92 Overall Score: 476 Work Environment: 371.700
Physical Demands: 8.26 Stress: 37.170 Income: $32,143 Hours Per Week: 40
- Find This Job93. Author
- Creates fiction and non-fiction books, either on assignment from editors, or independently.
- Overall Ranking: 93 Overall Score: 479 Work Environment: 752.250
Physical Demands: 6.85 Stress: 57.530 Income: $52,281 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job94. Cosmetologist
- Creates hair styles, and advises clients about caring for their hair between appointments.
- Overall Ranking: 94 Overall Score: 481 Work Environment: 581.140
Physical Demands: 9.3 Stress: 25.944 Income: $23,187 Hours Per Week: 42.5
- Find This Job95. Computer Service Technician
- Repairs malfunctions, maintains service according to manufacturers' schedules, and sometimes installs computers and peripheral equipment.
- Overall Ranking: 95 Overall Score: 483 Work Environment: 610.220
Physical Demands: 12.39 Stress: 25.817 Income: $38,161 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job96. Insurance Agent
- Sells insurance and advises clients about amount and type of coverage based on needs and circumstances.
- Overall Ranking: 96 Overall Score: 486 Work Environment: 1085.520
Physical Demands: 6.05 Stress: 63.322 Income: $45,350 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job97. Compositor/Typesetter
- Typesetters operate keyboards to prepare print documents, while compositors lay out pages, check proofs and make corrections.
- Overall Ranking: 97 Overall Score: 487 Work Environment: 610.220
Physical Demands: 14.39 Stress: 32.858 Income: $56,122 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job98. Engineering Technician
- Assists engineers in planning, design, and development by applying a practical knowledge of civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
- Overall Ranking: 98 Overall Score: 488 Work Environment: 493.790
Physical Demands: 7.98 Stress: 42.646 Income: $58,148 Hours Per Week: 45
- Find This Job99. Architect
- Plans and designs spaces to be constructed or remodeled according to specifications of clients.
- Overall Ranking: 99 Overall Score: 497 Work Environment: 1195.000
Physical Demands: 7.56 Stress: 66.920 Income: $70,183 Hours Per Week: 47.5
- Find This Job100. Psychiatrist
- Studies, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Overall Ranking: 100 Overall Score: 498 Work Environment: 1417.000
Physical Demands: 11.9 Stress: 61.313 Income: $108,270 Hours Per Week: 55
