Engineers
It’s every engineer’s dream to practice their field without feeling stressed out with the tasks at hand.
Unfortunately, a lot of engineers are overworked yet underpaid. With little pay and more work given by our boss, we can’t help but feel irritable when we go to work. Some of us would even end up hating our job.
That’s what happens to most engineers in their fields. But did you know that there are engineers who actually earn more without having too much stress in their work?
Apparently, there are careers in math, science and engineering that cause the least stress without losing the monetary value that come along with them.
In a database collected by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network (O*NET), different jobs were rated based on the stress tolerance.
When one has low ratings, it means that the job is less stressful compared to the others.
This rating takes into account how a professional copes with the stress at work in an effective manner.
This may only apply to US and UK professionals, but who knows, this may give you an idea on your next career move.
Materials Scientist
Studies and researches substances at the atomic and molecular levels which could lead to finding new ways to develop new materials
Stress tolerance rating: 53
Average annual earnings: $94,940 (£77,000)
Mathematician
Applies the concept of mathematics to science, management and different fields
Stress tolerance rating: 57
Average annual earnings: $112,560 (£92,000)
Statistician
Uses methods in statistics to analyze data and come up with solutions for different world problems
Stress tolerance: 59
Average annual earnings: $84,440 (£69,000)
Physicist
Conduct research while applying physical laws and theories.
Stress tolerance rating: 61
Average annual earnings: $118,500 (£97,000)
Materials Engineer
Develops materials that can be used for products and meet specialized designs
Stress tolerance rating: 61
Average annual earnings: $94,690 (£77,000)
Biomedical Engineer
Analyzes and designs solutions to biological problems
Stress tolerance rating: 61
Average annual earnings: $91,230 (£75,000)
Agricultural Engineer
Applies engineering technology and science to resolve agricultural issues
Stress tolerance rating: 61
Average annual earnings: £64,000
Operations Research Analyst
The main job is to identify problems using mathematical and analytical methods, then find the best solution to resolve these issues.
Stress tolerance rating: 63
Average annual earnings: $84,180 (£69,000)
Applications Software Developer
Develop or create software programs.
Stress tolerance rating: 65
Average annual earnings: $102,160 (£84,000)
Computer Hardware Engineer
One normally does research or design computer-related equipment, which will be used in commercial, scientific, military, industrial purposes.
Stress tolerance rating: 67
Average annual earnings: $114,970 (£94,000)
Technical Writer
For anyone who chooses to write technical materials. A Bachelor’s degree on engineering, web design or computer science is usually required.
Stress tolerance rating: 69
Average annual earnings: $73,350 (£60,000)
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