1. Enlisted Soldier
Stress Score:
84.61
Average Income:
$35,580
There
are a variety of duties an enlisted soldier may perform as a part of
his or her job. From serving food in the mess hall to fighting a battle
on the front line, to avoiding land mines along the path to a village,
the duties a soldier carries out have very different levels of
responsibility. However, on aggregate, the Enlisted Soldier takes our
top spot for most stressful.
2. Firefighter
Stress Score:
60.26
Average Income:
$45,250
Whether
it’s running into burning buildings to save lives, putting out raging
fires or responding to a serious accident, Firefighters put their lives
on the line to save others. The high degree of danger mixed with life
and death decisions makes this our number two most stressful job.
3. Airline Pilot
Stress Score:
59.58
Average Income:
$103,210
The
pressure is high for commercial airline pilots. They are not only
expected to guarantee the safety of passengers, but also to keep their
flights on-time, even when flying in inclement weather. A pilot's
irregular working hours and routes lead to continual layovers in various
cities and, often, to jet lag.
4. Military General
Stress Score:
55.17
Average Income:
$196,300
A
military general is a high-ranking leader in their branch of the armed
forces. They command troops through military training operations and
into battle. The complex and dangerous nature of their work, as well as
the necessity to make life and death decisions for their troops,
results in this being ranked as a highly stressful profession.
5. Police Officer
Stress Score:
53.63
Average Income:
$53,540
A
police officer helps to provide protection to citizens against crime
and investigates criminal activities. They work with the public on
crime-prevention measures and education, and often are the first
responders to serious accidents and dangerous events. They’re a constant
target to criminals, which makes this profession very stressful.
6. Event Coordinator
Stress Score:
49.85
Average Income:
$45,260
An
event coordinator is responsible for planning all logistics and
activities associated with the events for which he or she is
responsible. Though they may conduct many events through the year, any
event may be a once-in-a-lifetime special occasion for the people
involved. Therefore, events often have very high visibility and high
stakes for the coordinator involved.
7. Public Relations Executive
Stress Score:
47.56
Average Income:
$91,810
Public
Relations Officers are responsible for creating and maintaining a
positive image with the public for companies, non-profits and government
agencies. They typically are responsible for giving presentations and
making speeches, often in front of large crowds. This very competitive
field, which often includes highly visible, tight deadlines, keeps
stress at high-levels for specialists. Some PR executives are required
to interact with potentially hostile members of the media, especially
after a disaster.
8. Corporate Executive (Senior)
Stress Score:
47.41
Average Income:
$165,830
Corporate
Executives are in charge of formulating the policies and strategies for
their companies, while also directing the operations. Senior executives
are expected to have an in-depth knowledge of many different fields at
once. They face pressure to make company-wide decisions that can have
far-reaching effects for the employees, including layoffs.
9. Photojournalist
Stress Score:
47.09
Average Income:
$40,000
Photojournalists
capture their stories through the lens of a camera. They are often on
the frontlines of dangerous situations in order to get the story, such
as fires and battlefields. Danger in the field, tight deadlines and
potential technological glitches are factors why their jobs can be
considered stressful.
10. Taxi Driver
Stress Score:
46.25
Average Income:
$22,440
Navigating
through the maze of a city or the outskirts of the suburbs, a taxi
driver drives to locations near and far to pick up and drop off
passengers by request. They’re also the No. 1 target for crime in most
cities and are required to work long hours to earn minimal pay.
