Many Americans complain of continually being stressed out at work. Some of the most anxious are Millennials, who say they are the most stressed-out generation.
But exactly how stressful is your job compared to those in every other industry?
Careercast.com recently put together a list of the top ten most stressful jobs in America. They ranked each position based on 11 different job demands—including deadlines, working in the public eye and putting one’s own and/or others’ lives at risk—which were all assigned a range of points. The final stress score is the total of these numbers.
Here are the most stressful jobs in America:
1. Enlisted soldier
Stress Score: 84.61
Average Income: $35,580
2. Firefighter
Stress Score: 60.26
Average Income: $45,250
3. Airline pilot
Stress Score: 59.58
Average Income: $103,210
4. Military general
Stress Score: 55.17Average Income: $196,300
5. Police officer
Stress Score: 53.63
Average Income: $53,540
6. Event coordinator
Stress Score: 49.85
Average Income: $45,260
7. Public relations executive
Stress Score: 47.56
Average Income: $91,810
8. Senior corporate executive
Stess Score: 47.41
Average Income: $165,830
9. Photojournalist
Stress Score: 47.09
Average Income: $40,000
10. Taxi driver
Stress Score: 46.25
Average Income: $22,440
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