Less Stress High Pays

A career information expert looked at over 800 jobs to determine how stressful they were and these jobs came out tops for being stress free.

Materials Scientists

Stress tolerance: 53.0

Average annual salary: $US94,350

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

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

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Food Scientists

Stress tolerance: 55.8

Average annual salary: $US66,870

What they do: Ensure that agricultural establishments are productive and food is safe.

Education requirements: At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; many get a doctoral degree.

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Mathematicians

Stress tolerance: 57.3

Average annual salary: $US104,350

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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Geographers

Stress tolerance: 58.0

Average annual salary: $US75,610

What they do: Study the nature and use of areas of the 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 only require a bachelor's degree.

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Political Scientists

Stress tolerance: 60.8

Average annual salary: $US104,000

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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Physicists

Stress tolerance: 61.3

Average annual salary: $US117,300

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.

Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.

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Astronomers

Stress tolerance: 62.0

Average annual salary: $US107,140

What they do: Observe, research, and analyse astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.

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Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers)

Stress tolerance: 62.5

Average annual salary: $US105,390

What they do: Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth.

Education requirements: At least a bachelor's degree (in several states, geoscientists may need a licence).

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Law Teachers

Stress tolerance: 62.8

Average annual salary: $US126,270

What they do: Teach courses in law.

Education requirements: Bachelor's and law degrees.

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Economists

Stress tolerance: 63.3

Average annual salary: $US105,290

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

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

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Actuaries

Stress tolerance: 63.8

Average annual salary: $US110,090

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

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

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Statisticians

Stress tolerance: 64.0

Average annual salary: $US84,010

What they do: Use statistical methods to collect and analyse 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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Computer and Information Systems Managers

Stress tolerance: 64.3

Average annual salary: $US136,280

What they do: These workers help determine the information technology goals of an organisation and are responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

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Applications Software Developers

Stress tolerance: 65.0

Average annual salary: $US99,530

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

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree and strong computer programming skills.

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Orthodontists

Stress tolerance: 67.0

Average annual salary: $US201,030

What they do: Examine, diagnose, and treat dental misalignments and oral cavity anomalies; design appliances to realign teeth and jaws.

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

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Computer Hardware Engineers

Stress tolerance: 67.0

Average annual salary: $US110,650

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

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.

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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Stress tolerance: 67.0

Average annual salary: $US99,160

What they do: Design, build, and maintain ships, including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, and tankers. Marine engineers work on the mechanical systems, such as propulsion and steering. Naval architects work on the basic design, including the form and stability of hulls.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree (practical experience is also highly valued).

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Art Directors

Stress tolerance: 69.0

Average annual salary: $US97,850

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.

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Optometrists

Stress tolerance: 70.3

Average annual salary: $US113,010

What they do: Optometrists 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 licence.

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Most cats don’t like eye contact with strangers. Once they get to know someone they will look them directly in the eyes and sometimes blink to show affection.

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Grow your own cat nip. (Use smooth sticks or dowels placed 2 to 3 inches apart within the canopy of your catnip to keep your cats from flattening it. Set out plants in the spring after the last frost, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart. Keep plants full by pinching the growing stems and flower buds when they appear.)

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Cats are often lactose intolerant, avoid giving them milk.

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Wrap thin rope around the legs of end tables to create scratching posts.

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Know your cat’s body language.

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Cats love drinking water that’s running or away from their food.

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A cat’s purr has healing powers.

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Build a Catio (cat patio) so your cat can enjoy the outdoors.

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Place sticky tape upside up on counters (or any other places you don’t want your cat to be) to prevent them from climbing up.

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Hang up a rug to create an indoor climbing wall to challenge your cat. Cat’s need exercise too.

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A parasite commonly found in cat litter has been found to permanently alter brains and is linked to increased risk of suicide. However, one can only obtain the parasite by consuming the cat poop.

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Create your own flea repellent at home by simmering a mixture of 2 cups of water, 2 tbsp of alcohol-free witch hazel, 1 large lemon sliced, and a handful of fresh lavender sprigs or 1Tbsp dried lavender.

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Adding some dry green tea leaves to the cat litter box will help reduce unwanted odors.

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To prevent excessive scratching and damage to all your belongings, cover its paws with Soft Paw vinyl coverings

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When training your cat to adjust to a new place, butter your cat’s paws before you let them outside for the first time at the new residence. Instead of bolting out the door in panic, the cat will sit down to lick the butter, which gives it a little time to become aware of its surroundings.

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Cut out squares in a bookshelf to create a kitty exercise tower.

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Give your cat a place to hang out besides your workspace by flipping over the top of a board game box.

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Let your cats scratch themselves with this DIY self-petting station made with toilet bowl brushes.

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Create an under-table cat hammock with cloth and Velcro straps.

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Make a window perch for your cat to see what’s going on outside.

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Cats manipulate humans by changing their meow to replicate other sounds. They often copy a human baby’s cry when they need food.

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When you see poop uncovered in the litter box, it’s usually a sign of hostility that shows they’re not afraid of you.

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Cats can survive falls from over 32 stories onto concrete.

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Place pinecones into potted plants to keep cats out of them.

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An empty plastic container from cleaning solutions can be cut and turned into a spatula for cleaning.

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