HOUSTON – The most stressful jobs in the United States are now ranked.
The Occupational Information Network, or O*NET, part of the U.S. Department or Labor, recently ranked 873 of the most stressful jobs in the nation. The rankings note that the jobs listed require “accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.”
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As USA TODAY noted, the jobs don’t just include careers that pay high salaries, but also jobs that pay low median wages. The jobs are described as those that “requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.”
Take a look at the top 10 below, as reported by O*NET. Read the full report to see if your job made the list.
1. Urologists
Job description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Sample of reported job titles: Acute Care Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Physician, Urologic Surgeon, Urologist
Median income: $100.00+ hourly, $208,000+ annual
Stress level: 100
2. Film and Video Editors
Job description: Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Sample of reported job titles: Editor, Film Editor, News Editor, News Video Editor, News Videotape Editor, Non-Linear Editor, Online Editor, Tape Editor, Television News Video Editor, Video Editor
Median income: $30.13 hourly, $62,680 annual
Stress level:
3. Anesthesiologist Assistants
Job description: Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
Sample of reported job titles: Anesthesia Assistant, Anesthesia Technician, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Anesthesiologists’ Assistant, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Technician, Certified Anesthesia Technician, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Median income: $58.43 hourly, $121,530 annual
Stress level: 98
4. Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Job description: Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Sample of reported job titles: Circuit Court Judge, Circuit Judge, County Judge, Court of Appeals Judge, District Court Judge, Judge, Justice of the Peace, Magisterial District Judge, Magistrate, Superior Court Judge
Median income: $71.17 hourly, $148,030 annual
Stress level: 98
5. Telephone Operators
Job description: Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.
Sample of reported job titles: 411 Directory Assistance Operator, Directory Assistance Operator, Information Specialist, Live Source Operator, Long Distance Operator (LD Operator), Telecommunications Operator, Telephone Operator, Toll Operator
Median income: $18.09 hourly, $37,630 annual
Stress level: 98
6. Acute Care Nurses
Job description: Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Sample of reported job titles: Cardiac Interventional Care Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Progressive Care Unit RN (Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse), Staff Nurse
Median income: $37.31 hourly, $77,600 annual
Stress level: 97
7. Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Job description: Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Sample of reported job titles: Gynecologist, Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist), OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor), Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN Physician), Physician, Physician Gynecologist
Median income: $100.00+ hourly, $208,000+ annual
Stress level: 97
8. Public Safety Telecommunicators
Job description: Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.
Sample of reported job titles: 911 Dispatcher, Communications Officer, Communications Operator, Communications Specialist, Dispatcher, Emergency Communications Operator (ECO), Police Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher, Telecommunicator
Median income: $22.44 hourly, $46,670 annual
Stress level: 97
9. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Sample of reported job titles: Bakery Manager, Delicatessen Manager, Department Manager, Department Supervisor, Grocery Manager, Key Carrier, Meat Department Manager, Parts Sales Manager, Shift Manager, Store Manager
Median income: $18.86 hourly, $39,230 annual
Stress level: 96
10. Nurse Anesthetists
Job description: Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Sample of reported job titles: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Nurse Anesthetist, Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Staff CRNA), Staff Nurse Anesthetist
Median income: $94.04 hourly, $195,610 annual
Stress level: 96