Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Low-stress jobs: careers with less time pressure and conflict, from O*NET data.
179 occupations, each shown with the O*NET ratings that put it here, its BLS median pay, projected growth and typical education. Filter, sort and compare.
Lower-pressure careers17986 pay $75K+ · 36 growing 7%+ · 52 without a degree
Quick answer
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 179 lower-pressure careers: the lowest fifth of occupations for work pressure. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Chief Sustainability Officer (BLS: Chief Executives) ($213,990), Physicist ($172,250), Water Resource Specialist (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers) ($167,220). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 179
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 86
- of 179
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 36
- of 179, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 52
- of 179, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: education (29), science (28), production (22), architecture and engineering (14).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Pressure level = the average of four O*NET work-context ratings (1–5): time pressure (strict deadlines), consequence of error, conflict situations, and dealing with unpleasant or angry people. Included: occupations in the lowest fifth (level 2.77 or lower). This is TryHired's operational definition of lower pressure, not a measure of how stressful anyone finds a job.
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Pressure level
- The average of the four ratings that follow (1–5). Lower means less pressure.
- Time pressure
- How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
- Consequence of error
- How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?
- Conflict situations
- How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
- Unpleasant or angry people
- How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
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All 179 occupations
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LandscaperPressure level 1.79 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 1.79 Time pressure1.7Consequence of error1.5Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $39,150 | +4.7% | n/a |
| ModelPressure level 1.81 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 1.81 Time pressure1.7Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people1.6 | $48,470 | -2.1% | High school |
| Nail TechPressure level 1.83 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 1.83 Time pressure2.2Consequence of error1.7Conflict situations1.4Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $35,760 | +9.2% | n/a |
| Craft ArtistPressure level 2.05 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.05 Time pressure2.6Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations1.8Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $46,080 | +2.0% | High school or Postsecondary certificate (tied) |
| Environmental Economist (BLS: Economists)Pressure level 2.12 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.12 Time pressure2.8Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Doctoral |
| Social Science Research AssistantPressure level 2.13 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.13 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations1.8Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $61,990 | +5.0% | Bachelor's |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandPressure level 2.13 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.13 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations1.4Unpleasant or angry people1.2 | $38,020 | -18.9% | No formal education |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers (BLS: Writers and Authors)Pressure level 2.15 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.15 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error1.6Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $76,910 | -0.3% | Bachelor's |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationPressure level 2.17 · lowest 1% of all rated occupations | 2.17 Time pressure2.6Consequence of error1.4Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $52,100 | +3.3% | Bachelor's |
| Rock Splitters, QuarryPressure level 2.17 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.17 Time pressure2.6Consequence of error3.3Conflict situations1.4Unpleasant or angry people1.4 | $48,740 | +5.8% | No formal education |
| AstronomerPressure level 2.18 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.18 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $128,820 | +7.8% | Doctoral |
| DishwasherPressure level 2.20 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.20 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.5 | $34,810 | -1.0% | High school |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersPressure level 2.20 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.20 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $41,600 | +1.3% | No formal education |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticPressure level 2.21 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.21 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations1.8Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $50,620 | -11.3% | High school |
| Self-Enrichment TeacherPressure level 2.23 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.23 Time pressure2.8Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $46,800 | +3.5% | n/a |
| Timing Device Assemblers and AdjustersPressure level 2.23 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.23 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $62,620 | -6.1% | High school |
| Fine ArtistPressure level 2.25 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.25 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people1.4 | $55,490 | -2.9% | n/a |
| Animal BreederPressure level 2.31 · lowest 2% of all rated occupations | 2.31 Time pressure2.4Consequence of error3.7Conflict situations1.6Unpleasant or angry people1.5 | $51,130 | +3.0% | High school |
| HydrologistPressure level 2.32 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.32 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $96,600 | +1.5% | n/a |
| MathematicianPressure level 2.34 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.34 Time pressure3.1Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $126,710 | +0.6% | Doctoral |
| Electronics EngineerPressure level 2.35 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.35 Time pressure3.1Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $130,220 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesPressure level 2.35 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.35 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations1.8Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $56,460 | +9.0% | High school |
| Software EngineerPressure level 2.36 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.36 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people1.5 | $135,980 | +10.2% | Bachelor's |
| Climate Change Policy Analyst (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Pressure level 2.36 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.36 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Master's |
| Potters, Manufacturing (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Pressure level 2.39 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.39 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $46,170 | +5.8% | Some college |
| Bioinformatics Scientist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Pressure level 2.40 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.40 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Geneticist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Pressure level 2.42 · lowest 3% of all rated occupations | 2.42 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Post-doctoral |
| Cooks, Short OrderPressure level 2.43 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.43 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $35,880 | -5.2% | High school |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related WorkersPressure level 2.44 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.44 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error1.5Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $41,380 | -10.4% | No formal education |
| ActuaryPressure level 2.44 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.44 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $130,000 | +9.2% | n/a |
| PhysicistPressure level 2.44 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.44 Time pressure2.8Consequence of error2.9Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $172,250 | +7.2% | Doctoral |
| Massage TherapistPressure level 2.44 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.44 Time pressure3.1Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $58,450 | +15.3% | n/a |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersPressure level 2.44 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.44 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $34,890 | +4.3% | n/a |
| Industrial Ecologist (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Pressure level 2.45 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.45 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Master's |
| Marketing SpecialistPressure level 2.45 · lowest 4% of all rated occupations | 2.45 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $78,760 | +7.0% | n/a |
| Sewers, HandPressure level 2.46 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.46 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $36,480 | -12.0% | No formal education |
| Data ScientistPressure level 2.47 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.47 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $120,230 | +34.6% | n/a |
| GeographerPressure level 2.48 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.48 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $102,040 | -2.1% | Bachelor's |
| Bioinformatics Technician (BLS: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other)Pressure level 2.48 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.48 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $81,490 | +7.1% | Bachelor's |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (BLS: Physical Scientists, All Other)Pressure level 2.48 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.48 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $122,570 | +2.1% | Bachelor's |
| ShampooerPressure level 2.48 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.48 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.9 | $32,600 | +5.6% | Postsecondary certificate |
| EstheticianPressure level 2.49 · lowest 5% of all rated occupations | 2.49 Time pressure2.6Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $45,330 | +8.8% | High school |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians (BLS: Computer Occupations, All Other)Pressure level 2.49 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.49 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.5 | $116,580 | +5.1% | n/a |
| Geodetic Surveyor (BLS: Surveyors)Pressure level 2.49 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.49 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $75,440 | +5.8% | Bachelor's |
| GeologistPressure level 2.49 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.49 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $101,920 | +5.1% | Bachelor's |
| ArchivistPressure level 2.49 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.49 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $64,550 | +3.4% | Master's |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (BLS: Healthcare Support Workers, All Other)Pressure level 2.50 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.50 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $48,430 | +4.8% | n/a |
| BartenderPressure level 2.50 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.50 Time pressure1.8Consequence of error1.4Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people3.9 | $34,340 | +5.0% | High school |
| Substitute TeacherPressure level 2.50 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.50 Time pressure2.9Consequence of error1.3Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.8 | $41,670 | +2.0% | Bachelor's |
| Operations Research AnalystPressure level 2.50 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.50 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $88,940 | +11.9% | Master's |
| JanitorPressure level 2.50 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.50 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $36,840 | +2.2% | n/a |
| EconomistPressure level 2.51 · lowest 6% of all rated occupations | 2.51 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $124,720 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Transportation Planner (BLS: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other)Pressure level 2.52 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.52 Time pressure3.1Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $101,110 | -0.2% | Bachelor's |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.52 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.52 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error1.4Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $79,940 | +1.7% | Master's |
| ESL TeacherPressure level 2.52 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.52 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $61,540 | -13.9% | Bachelor's |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.53 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.53 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $123,920 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsPressure level 2.53 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.53 Time pressure2.4Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $36,670 | -3.2% | Some college |
| Data Warehousing Specialist (BLS: Database Architects)Pressure level 2.54 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.54 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $139,500 | +9.4% | Bachelor's |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.54 · lowest 7% of all rated occupations | 2.54 Time pressure3.1Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $128,500 | +2.6% | First professional |
| Microsystems Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Pressure level 2.54 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.54 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Master's |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.54 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.54 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $78,620 | +2.2% | Master's |
| Conservation ScientistPressure level 2.55 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.55 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $73,010 | +5.3% | Bachelor's |
| Tile and Stone SettersPressure level 2.55 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.55 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $55,690 | +9.8% | High school |
| Search Marketing Strategist (BLS: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists)Pressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $78,760 | +7.0% | Bachelor's |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error1.6Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $78,760 | +0.0% | Doctoral |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorPressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $41,730 | +8.6% | No formal education |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $96,870 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $79,350 | +0.2% | Doctoral |
| Aerospace EngineerPressure level 2.56 · lowest 8% of all rated occupations | 2.56 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $134,960 | +8.3% | n/a |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersPressure level 2.57 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.57 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error3.5Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $40,130 | +2.0% | High school |
| ServerPressure level 2.57 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.57 Time pressure2.8Consequence of error1.7Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people3.1 | $35,230 | +2.0% | High school |
| Business Continuity Planner (BLS: Business Operations Specialists, All Other)Pressure level 2.57 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.57 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $83,050 | +3.9% | Bachelor's |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.57 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.57 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $80,340 | +4.0% | Doctoral |
| Dredge OperatorPressure level 2.58 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.58 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error3.2Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people1.6 | $49,640 | +0.7% | High school |
| Biostatistician (BLS: Statisticians)Pressure level 2.58 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.58 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticPressure level 2.58 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.58 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations1.4Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $49,030 | -17.2% | n/a |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians (BLS: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians)Pressure level 2.59 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.59 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.9Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $66,120 | +3.1% | Doctoral |
| Watch and Clock RepairersPressure level 2.59 · lowest 9% of all rated occupations | 2.59 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $67,230 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Sewing Machine OperatorPressure level 2.59 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.59 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $36,670 | -15.1% | No formal education |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsPressure level 2.60 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.60 Time pressure2.0Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people3.5 | $32,150 | +3.7% | No formal education |
| History TeacherPressure level 2.60 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.60 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $83,820 | +0.0% | n/a |
| Procurement ClerkPressure level 2.60 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.60 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $50,580 | -8.1% | High school |
| Fuel Cell Engineer (BLS: Mechanical Engineers)Pressure level 2.61 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.61 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $104,110 | +11.2% | Bachelor's |
| Funeral AttendantPressure level 2.61 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.61 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $35,680 | +2.6% | High school |
| TaperPressure level 2.61 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.61 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $68,270 | -1.6% | n/a |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsPressure level 2.61 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.61 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $57,660 | +2.8% | No formal education |
| TutorPressure level 2.61 · lowest 10% of all rated occupations | 2.61 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error1.4Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.8 | $43,350 | -0.2% | Bachelor's |
| StatisticianPressure level 2.62 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.62 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (BLS: Occupational Therapists)Pressure level 2.62 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.62 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $100,330 | +14.8% | Master's |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers (BLS: Managers, All Other)Pressure level 2.63 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.63 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $141,900 | +4.9% | Bachelor's |
| CuratorPressure level 2.63 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.63 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $63,420 | +4.9% | Master's |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.63 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.63 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $42,910 | +2.7% | Bachelor's |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Pressure level 2.63 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.63 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.9Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Bachelor's or Post-doctoral (tied) |
| Mechanical DrafterPressure level 2.64 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.64 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $71,550 | -6.0% | n/a |
| Political ScientistPressure level 2.64 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.64 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $142,080 | -2.0% | Doctoral |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.64 · lowest 11% of all rated occupations | 2.64 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error1.6Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $96,980 | +4.9% | Master's |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.65 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.65 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $99,650 | +2.6% | Doctoral |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersPressure level 2.65 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.65 Time pressure2.7Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people3.3 | $34,980 | +1.8% | High school |
| Food Preparation WorkerPressure level 2.65 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.65 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations1.6Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $35,320 | -3.0% | n/a |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPressure level 2.66 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.66 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $38,670 | -10.3% | No formal education |
| Business Intelligence Analyst (BLS: Data Scientists)Pressure level 2.66 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.66 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticPressure level 2.66 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.66 Time pressure2.8Consequence of error3.3Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $46,550 | -10.8% | n/a |
| BakerPressure level 2.66 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.66 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $37,160 | +5.5% | n/a |
| Biomedical EngineerPressure level 2.67 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $109,370 | +7.6% | Bachelor's |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersPressure level 2.67 · lowest 12% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $46,420 | +1.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Training and Development ManagersPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error1.7Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $133,000 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Cooks, Private HouseholdPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure4.2Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $47,940 | +5.1% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $80,260 | +2.0% | Doctoral |
| Line CookPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $37,390 | +12.1% | High school |
| HousekeeperPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people3.0 | $35,510 | +0.6% | No formal education |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $98,700 | +2.9% | Doctoral |
| HistorianPressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations3.0Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $76,750 | +3.0% | Master's |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhousePressure level 2.67 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.67 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations1.8Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $35,660 | -2.4% | No formal education |
| Materials ScientistPressure level 2.68 · lowest 13% of all rated occupations | 2.68 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $117,790 | +8.3% | Bachelor's |
| Cost EstimatorPressure level 2.68 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.68 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $78,740 | -3.1% | Bachelor's |
| Food BatchmakerPressure level 2.68 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.68 Time pressure4.2Consequence of error3.2Conflict situations1.7Unpleasant or angry people1.6 | $42,290 | +6.5% | High school |
| Biologist (BLS: Biological Scientists, All Other)Pressure level 2.68 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.68 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $98,920 | +4.7% | Master's |
| Farm and Home Management EducatorsPressure level 2.69 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $60,220 | -3.2% | Master's |
| IronworkerPressure level 2.69 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.9Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $62,780 | +3.1% | n/a |
| Intelligence Analyst (BLS: Detectives and Criminal Investigators)Pressure level 2.69 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $93,790 | +0.2% | Bachelor's |
| Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors (BLS: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products)Pressure level 2.69 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.8Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $104,920 | +1.2% | Associate's |
| EpidemiologistPressure level 2.69 · lowest 14% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $87,220 | +18.7% | Master's |
| Sustainability Specialist (BLS: Business Operations Specialists, All Other)Pressure level 2.69 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations3.0Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $83,050 | +3.9% | Bachelor's |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.69 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error1.5Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.9 | $98,070 | +2.5% | Doctoral |
| Computer Hardware EngineerPressure level 2.69 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.69 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $161,740 | +9.1% | Bachelor's |
| WriterPressure level 2.70 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.70 Time pressure4.6Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $76,910 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.70 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.70 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $99,080 | +5.9% | Doctoral |
| HostPressure level 2.70 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.70 Time pressure2.2Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations3.0Unpleasant or angry people3.6 | $31,200 | +3.4% | No formal education |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsPressure level 2.70 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.70 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $40,470 | +1.5% | No formal education |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersPressure level 2.70 · lowest 15% of all rated occupations | 2.70 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $66,150 | +5.2% | n/a |
| SociologistPressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $106,030 | +3.8% | Doctoral |
| Model Makers, Metal and PlasticPressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure4.2Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $63,340 | -17.3% | n/a |
| Glass Blower (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Pressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error3.6Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people1.7 | $46,170 | +5.8% | n/a |
| Recycling and Reclamation Workers (BLS: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand)Pressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $40,240 | +1.8% | High school |
| Materials EngineerPressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $112,860 | +7.5% | Bachelor's |
| Statistical AssistantPressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $50,330 | -1.8% | n/a |
| Pourers and Casters, MetalPressure level 2.71 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.71 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $51,810 | -5.0% | High school |
| Barista (BLS: Fast Food and Counter Workers)Pressure level 2.72 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.72 Time pressure2.0Consequence of error1.8Conflict situations3.2Unpleasant or angry people3.9 | $31,200 | +5.8% | n/a |
| Environmental Restoration Planner (BLS: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health)Pressure level 2.72 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.72 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $82,220 | +6.1% | Bachelor's |
| Agricultural TechnicianPressure level 2.72 · lowest 16% of all rated occupations | 2.72 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.9Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $49,630 | +5.4% | High school |
| Wind Energy Engineer (BLS: Engineers, All Other)Pressure level 2.72 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.72 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $122,930 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPressure level 2.72 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.72 Time pressure4.1Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $39,530 | -13.7% | High school |
| Water Resource Specialist (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers)Pressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's or Master's (tied) |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsPressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $78,850 | +6.7% | Master's |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersPressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $52,600 | +4.8% | High school |
| Packers and Packagers, HandPressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure4.2Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $36,280 | -5.0% | High school |
| Clinical Research Coordinator (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers)Pressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's |
| PaperhangerPressure level 2.73 · lowest 17% of all rated occupations | 2.73 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.1Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $52,140 | +4.3% | High school |
| Credit CounselorPressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $52,230 | +3.3% | n/a |
| ArchaeologistPressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $70,770 | +6.0% | Doctoral |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $75,870 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsPressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.6 | $35,060 | -15.7% | No formal education |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer (BLS: Civil Engineers)Pressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $100,840 | +6.4% | Bachelor's |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.74 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.74 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $100,310 | +2.4% | Doctoral |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (BLS: Industrial Engineers)Pressure level 2.75 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $102,440 | +12.4% | Master's |
| Forest and Conservation WorkersPressure level 2.75 · lowest 18% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error3.4Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $43,680 | -1.5% | High school |
| Natural Sciences ManagerPressure level 2.75 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.3 | $167,220 | +8.2% | Bachelor's |
| Video Game Designer (BLS: Web and Digital Interface Designers)Pressure level 2.75 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $104,000 | +6.0% | Bachelor's |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsPressure level 2.75 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error3.6Conflict situations2.2Unpleasant or angry people1.8 | $51,440 | +3.6% | n/a |
| Creative DirectorPressure level 2.75 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure4.8Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $114,850 | +4.2% | Bachelor's |
| Medical Appliance TechnicianPressure level 2.75 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.75 Time pressure4.3Consequence of error2.7Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people1.9 | $48,030 | +3.5% | n/a |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsPressure level 2.76 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.6Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $140,300 | +21.8% | n/a |
| LibrarianPressure level 2.76 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people3.1 | $68,270 | +2.6% | n/a |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersPressure level 2.76 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.3Consequence of error3.6Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $61,770 | +4.3% | n/a |
| Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.76 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $80,340 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersPressure level 2.76 · lowest 19% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.4Consequence of error3.2Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.1 | $46,680 | -2.9% | n/a |
| Financial ExaminerPressure level 2.76 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.4Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $94,160 | +9.3% | Bachelor's |
| MeteorologistPressure level 2.76 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure4.0Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.4Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $99,070 | +2.6% | Bachelor's |
| Personal TrainerPressure level 2.76 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure3.0Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people3.0 | $47,160 | +7.3% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodPressure level 2.76 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.76 Time pressure4.2Consequence of error2.6Conflict situations2.0Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $42,770 | -1.0% | High school |
| Talent Director (BLS: Producers and Directors)Pressure level 2.77 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error2.0Conflict situations2.9Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $90,360 | +4.0% | Bachelor's |
| Chief Sustainability Officer (BLS: Chief Executives)Pressure level 2.77 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.5Consequence of error2.1Conflict situations3.0Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $213,990 | +3.2% | Master's |
| Motion Picture ProjectionistPressure level 2.77 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.6Consequence of error2.5Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.5 | $38,270 | -6.2% | High school |
| CosmetologistPressure level 2.77 · lowest 20% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.2Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations3.1Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $35,790 | +7.7% | n/a |
| Financial AdvisorPressure level 2.77 · lowest 21% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.7Consequence of error3.1Conflict situations2.3Unpleasant or angry people2.0 | $105,070 | +1.4% | Bachelor's |
| Remote Sensing Technician (BLS: Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other)Pressure level 2.77 · lowest 21% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error2.2Conflict situations2.8Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $62,280 | +4.4% | Bachelor's |
| Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryPressure level 2.77 · lowest 21% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.8Consequence of error1.9Conflict situations2.7Unpleasant or angry people2.7 | $97,590 | +2.7% | Doctoral |
| PhotographerPressure level 2.77 · lowest 21% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error2.3Conflict situations2.5Unpleasant or angry people2.4 | $44,660 | -0.7% | Some college |
| Helpers--ElectricianPressure level 2.77 · lowest 21% of all rated occupations | 2.77 Time pressure3.9Consequence of error3.0Conflict situations1.9Unpleasant or angry people2.2 | $42,670 | +0.6% | High school |
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What are the lower-pressure careers?
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 179 lower-pressure careers: the lowest fifth of occupations for work pressure. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Chief Sustainability Officer (BLS: Chief Executives) ($213,990), Physicist ($172,250), Water Resource Specialist (BLS: Natural Sciences Managers) ($167,220).
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Pressure level = the average of four O*NET work-context ratings (1–5): time pressure (strict deadlines), consequence of error, conflict situations, and dealing with unpleasant or angry people. Included: occupations in the lowest fifth (level 2.77 or lower). This is TryHired's operational definition of lower pressure, not a measure of how stressful anyone finds a job.
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Pressure level = the average of four O*NET work-context ratings (1–5): time pressure (strict deadlines), consequence of error, conflict situations, and dealing with unpleasant or angry people. Included: occupations in the lowest fifth (level 2.77 or lower). This is TryHired's operational definition of lower pressure, not a measure of how stressful anyone finds a job. Searches this page answers include “least stressful jobs”, “happiest, least stressful jobs”, “what are the least stressful jobs” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Changes made by TryHired: selected work-context, interest, work-style and knowledge ratings were combined as described above, joined to BLS wages and projections, and ranked. Questions: hello@tryhired.co.
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates (public domain).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, occupational projections 2025–35.