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32 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress

Think there's no such thing as a high-paying, low-stress job? Think again. It turns out there are plenty.

combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs and looked at salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

O*NET rates tstress tolerancenot

Chemical engineer

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $103,960

What they do: Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products like gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

Civil engineer

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $87,940

What they do: Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

Dental hygienist

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $72,720

What they do: Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Education requirements: Associate's degree

Medical scientist

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $79,370

What they do: Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health by engaging in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree.

Microbiologist

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $76,230

What they do: Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi, and sometimes study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Education requirements: At least a bachelor's degree, and some employers may require a master's degree or Ph.D.

Postsecondary psychology teacher

Stress tolerance: 71

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Average annual salary: $79,370

What they do: Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree.

Audiologist

What they do: Assess and treat people with hearing and related disorders. They may fit hearing aids and provide auditory training, and sometimes perform research related to hearing problems.

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Education requirements: A doctoral degree and license.

Optometrist

Stress tolerance:

What they do: 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.

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Art director

Stress tolerance:

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.

Technical writer

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What they do: Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree is typically required (

Computer hardware engineer

Stress tolerance:

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What they do: Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Education requirements:

Orthodontist

Stress tolerance: 67

What they do:

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Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, four-year dental school, and two to three years of residency training.

Hydrologist

What they do: S

Education requirements:

Applications software developer

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Stress tolerance:

What they do: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.

Education requirements:

Computer and information systems manager

Stress tolerance:

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Average annual salary:$

What they do: Help determine the information technology goals of an organization; responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

Actuary

Stress tolerance:

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Average annual salary:$

What they do: Analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree and a series of exams to become certified.

Operations research analyst

What they do: Use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.

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Education requirements: Many entry-level positions are available for those with a bachelor's degree, but some employers prefer to hire applicants with a master's degree or Ph.D.

Law teacher (postsecondary)

Geoscientist (except hydrologists and geographers)

At least a bachelor's degree, and in several states geoscientists may need a license.

Astronomer

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Economics teacher (postsecondary)

Stress tolerance:

Average annual salary:

What they do: Teach courses in economics. Includes teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Education requirements: Typically need a

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Physicist

Stress tolerance:

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.

Ph.D. for most research jobs.

Biomedical engineer

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What they do:

Education requirements: Typically need a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from an accredited program. Alternatively, they can get a bachelor's in a different field of engineering and then either get a graduate degree in biomedical engineering or complete on-the-job training in biomedical engineering.

Materials engineer

What they do: Evaluate and develop materials, machinery, and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or a related field.

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Political scientist

Stress tolerance:

Average annual salary:$

What they do: Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, followed by master's or Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field.

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Agricultural engineer

Stress tolerance: 61

Average annual salary:$

What they do: Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in agricultural engineering or biological engineering.

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Statistician

Stress tolerance: 59

Average annual salary:$

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.

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Economist

Stress tolerance: 59

Average annual salary:$

What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

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Geographer

Stress tolerance: 58

Average annual salary:$

What they do: Study the nature and use of areas of Earth's surface, conduct research on physical aspects of a region, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area.

Education requirements: Master's degree for most positions; some entry-level jobs in the federal government require only a bachelor's.

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Mathematician

Stress tolerance: 57

Average annual salary:$

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.

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Materials scientist

Average annual salary: $

What they do: Research and study substances at the atomic and molecular levels and the ways in which substances react with one another, use knowledge to develop new and improved products.

Education requirements: At least a bachelor's degree; a master's degree or Ph.D. is needed for many research jobs.

Fuel cell engineer

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Average annual salary: $

What they do:

Education requirements: At least a bachelor's degree; a master's degree or Ph.D. is needed for some jobs in this field.

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