Author: David Givot

In the hunt for a new opportunity or gainful employment, it’s best to start at the top. Friday morning, U.S. News and World Report released its 2021 list of the 100 best jobs.

More than half of the 100 best jobs are linked to health care. Dentist was at the top of the list, followed by physician assistant and orthodontist. Several medical positions also topped the list of best-paying jobs.

To get a better idea of which careers are the most stressful, CareerCast examined 200 professions to compile its latest Jobs Rated report.

CareerCast weighed 11 factors to rank the most stressful jobs: travel; deadlines; working in the public eye; competitiveness; physical demands; environmental conditions; hazards encountered; the life of oneself or others at risk; meeting and interacting with customers or the public; and the potential for job growth.

Based on the 11 factors evaluated to determine the CareerCast’s jobs rated stress rankings, these 10 are the least stressful for workers:

If your goal in life is to make the world a better place, you should probably pursue a job in Healthcare.The list Most Meaningful Healthcare Jobs in America According to Pay Scale and the percentage of over 2 million professionals who thinks there work is meaningful,in each of those jobs.

As of January 2020, the average Pharmacists brought home just shy of $123,670 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates.

Salary: $87,790 – $161,250
Min. Education: Doctoral or professional degree
Job Outlook 2020-30: 0% (Little or no change)
Related Careers: Biochemists and Biophysicists, Registered Nurses, Medical Scientists, Physicians and Surgeons.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on January 07, 2020