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A report published in late 2024 revealed the top high-paying, low-stress jobs available to U.S. workers in 2025.
You may be asking yourself: what is a low-stress job? It seems like an oxymoron. According to Resume Genius, a low-stress job typically involves “fewer demands, more predictable work hours, supportive environments, and manageable workloads.” One example of a way to have a low-stress job is to work remotely, so you can manage your home and work lives in symbiosis.
Resume Genius put together a list of the best low-stress jobs with very respectable median annual salaries, and found that being a water resource specialist was one of the best available. You can expect a median income of $157,740 per year, and all you typically need to do the work is a Bachelor’s degree. (POPULAR POLL: Do You Think Christmas Is The Best Holiday For Food?)
“Water resource specialists ensure regional and municipal water supplies are clean, safe, and sustainably managed. They monitor water quality and develop conservation strategies to ensure this important resource is used properly,” according to the report. “This profession doesn’t include much physical stress and has a predictable environment with structured responsibilities where high-pressure situations are easily avoided. With the increasing need to conserve our natural resources, this job is in demand and receives a competitive wage.”
What Other Jobs Are Recommended?
Becoming an actuary — someone who helps businesses analyze risk — is another great line of work, with many remote options available. The median annual salary is $120,000, and there are rarely high-pressure deadlines or high-stress situations.
Environmental economist is another wonderful way to work, with a median salary of $115,730 to check the economic impacts of environmental policies, projects, and regulations, according to Resume Genius. (READ MORE: The Worst Christmas Snowstorms In US History)
For those looking at jobs that don’t require a degree, you could become a rail car repairer, taper, or even a craft artist. It’ll be interesting to see how the gig economy and other sectors of employment shift over the course of 2025, so stick around and let us know how it goes for you by taking our polls today!
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