Data-Driven Rankings

Most Stressful Careers Ranked

Jobs with the highest psychological demands, ranked by stress level. These careers require exceptional emotional regulation and resilience.

Psychometric Analysis

High-stress careers often involve life-or-death stakes, tight deadlines, or constant public scrutiny. Success requires not just competence but robust stress management systems.

1

UX Designer

$104,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
2

Lawyer

$114,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskHigh
3

Pilot

$153,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
4
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
5

Zoologist

$125,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
6

Coach

$68,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
7
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
8

EMT

$67,000
Min IQ100
Stress10/10
Burnout RiskModerate
9
Min IQ100
Stress9/10
Burnout RiskModerate
10

Nurse

$169,000
Min IQ100
Stress9/10
Burnout RiskModerate

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