Most of us would probably guess that being a full-time philosopher is a less stressful career path than say, becoming an EMT, but where does an architect fall in the mix? A new survey by CareerCast.com looked at 11 different factors that can cause stress on the job (which include everything from work environment and job competitiveness to physical demands and on-the-job dangers), and then ranked 200 professions accordingly. Click through to check out which occupations made their top ten, and let us know in the comments if you’re at all surprised by the results — or if you believe that your job deserved to make the cut.
10. Real Estate Agent Stress score: 38.57 What makes it so stressful: the current housing market; a commission-based salary; long, erratic hours Average annual salary: $53,100 Hours per day: 9.5
9. Emergency Medical Technician Stress score: 39.68 What makes it so stressful: widespread job cuts; people’s lives on the line Average annual salary: $33,020 Hours per day: Varies
8. Stockbroker Stress score: 39.70 What makes it so stressful: high expectations from clients; fear of missed opportunities Average annual salary: $85,580
7. Architect Stress score: 39.93 What makes it so stressful: lack of projects Average annual salary: $78,800 Hours per day: 8+
6. Advertising Account Executive Stress score: 41.05 What makes it so stressful: keeping up with trends and technology Average annual salary: $97,670 Hours per day: 9.5
5. Newscaster Stress score: 43.56 What makes it so stressful: 24/7 news cycle; changing technology; high expectations from viewers Average annual salary: $43,270 Hours per day: 8
4. Photojournalist Stress score: 47.09 What makes it so stressful: 24/7 news cycle; dangerous environments Average annual salary: $43,270 Hours per day: Varies
3. Senior Corporate Executive Stress score: 47.41 What makes it so stressful: bad economy; high expectations from employees/board members Average annual salary: $167,280 Hours per day: 11
2. Public Relations Executive Stress score: 47.60 What makes it so stressful: lack of control; at the mercy of clients and buyers Average annual salary: $101,850 Hours per day: 9
1. Commercial Airline Pilot Stress score: 59.53 What makes it so stressful: reliance on control tower operators, equipment, etc.; massive layoffs Average annual salary: $117,060 Hours per day: 9
And in case you’re curious — or suddenly feeling inspired to make a career change — there’s also a roundup of the 10 least stressful jobs here.
[via CNBC]