These Are The Top 10 Most And Least Stressful Jobs In The United States For 2016
It’s no wonder that enlisted military personnel topped the CareerCast’s ranking of the most stressful jobs in the United States for 2016, second on the list, not surprisingly, is Firefighter. Information security analyst, found to be 2016’s least stressful, says the report.
To determine the most- and least-stressful jobs in the United States for 2016, CareerCast evaluated 11 stress factors: travel, deadlines, working in the public eye, competitiveness, physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered, the life of oneself or others at risk, meeting and interacting with customers and/or the public, and the potential for job growth.
Top 10 list of most stressful jobs in the United States for 2016:
| Ranking | Profession | Median Salary | Growth Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enlisted Military Personnel | $27,936 | N/A |
| 2 | Firefighter | $45,970 | 5% |
| 3 | Airline Pilot | $103,390 | 5% |
| 4 | Police Officer | $58,630 | 4% |
| 5 | Event Coordinator | $46,490 | 10% |
| 6 | Public Relations Executive | $55,680 | 6% |
| 7 | Senior Corporate Executive | $102,750 | 6% |
| 8 | Broadcaster | $29,010 | -11% |
| 9 | Newspaper Reporter | $37,200 | -9% |
| 10 | Taxi Driver | $23,210 | 13% |
And if you’re contemplating a career change, here are the 10 least stressful jobs in the United States for 2016:
| Ranking | Profession | Median Salary | Growth Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Security Analyst | $88,890 | 18% |
| 2 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $62,540 | 24% |
| 3 | Tenured University Professor | $70,790 | 13% |
| 4 | Hair Stylist | $23,200 | 10% |
| 5 | Medical Records Technician | $35,900 | 15% |
| 6 | Medical Laboratory Technician | $49,310 | 16% |
| 7 | Jeweler | $36,870 | -11% |
| 8 | Audiologist | $73,060 | 29% |
| 9 | Dietitian | $56,950 | 16% |
| 10 | Librarian | $56,170 | 2% |
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