Instant Alert: The 14 best jobs for people who don't like stress

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The 14 best jobs for people who don't like stress by Rachel Gillett on May 30, 2017, 5:30 PM Advertisement The best jobs for people who don't like stress aren't just low-pressure — they also pay well and have good prospects. To find jobs with that perfect combination of good pay, good prospects, and low stress, we combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data and job projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website.  O*NET rates the "stress tolerance" for each job on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. (Note: We are not saying these jobs are "stress-free" – they just tend to rate lower than other professions.) To rate each job, O*NET looks at how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress at work. Here are 14 jobs that pay more than median annual wage of $37,040 a year, are projected to grow by 2024, and earned a stress tolerance rating of 55 or lower, in order from highest to lowest stress score. SEE ALSO: The 25 best jobs in America right now DON'T MISS: 32 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress Historian Historians research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources including government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters. Stress tolerance: 55 Median annual salary: $55,110 Solderer or brazer Solderers and brazers join components to assemble fabricated metal parts using a soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux. Stress tolerance: 54 Median annual salary: $39,390 Chemical technician Chemical technicians conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. Stress tolerance: 54 Median annual salary: $45,840 See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011