In 2024, USA Today Blueprint identified top low-stress, high-paying jobs, including Remote Sensing Scientists, Environmental Economists, Mathematicians, Water Resource Specialists, and Solar Energy Systems Engineers.
These roles offer median wages of $100,000 or more with stress tolerance scores ranging from 52 to 61. Emphasizing balance between pay and stress, the analysis recommends careers in science, technology, and mathematics.
Additionally, tips for landing such jobs include assessing schedules, avoiding stress-indicative keywords, networking, conducting informational interviews, asking pertinent questions, and researching remote work opportunities.