These are the 10 highest-paying jobs with the lowest stress levels

Do you want low stress and a high paycheck? Choose from this list of jobs, if so.

Resume Genius has released a report of the top high-paying, yet low-stress, jobs for 2025.

To compile the report, the resume company analyzed data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and career site O*NET Online to pull low-stress occupations with at least the national median salary of $48,060, and “faster-than-average growth.”

The resume company analyzed data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and career site O*NET Online. Simamkele K/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com

The list comes as one study found that four in 10 Americans are suffering from burnout at their job — with five careers leading the pack in worker washout.

A growing number of Gen Zers are even planning to pursue traditional blue-collar jobs in trades like welding, plumbing and electrical work as young adults lose faith in the value of a college degree, according to a new study.

However, the top 10 high-paying, yet low-stress, jobs listed by Resume Genius require at least a Bachelor’s degree.

“Heading into 2025, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is essential for job seekers to feel more at ease,” Eva Chan, a career expert at Resume Genius, told Entrepreneur.

Eva Chan, a career expert at Resume Genius, told Entrepreneur that prioritizing mental health in the workplace will be essential in the new year. DisobeyArt – stock.adobe.com

“With remote work and hybrid setups becoming the norm, work-life boundaries are increasingly blurred.

“Our report on low-stress, high-paying jobs shows you don’t have to sacrifice a competitive salary to achieve a healthier work-life balance. With the right role, it’s possible to thrive both financially and mentally.”

Read on for the list.

1. Water resource specialist

• Median annual salary: $157,740
• Number of jobs (2023): 86,300
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 8%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

2. Astronomer

• Median annual salary: $149,530
• Number of jobs (2023): 23,500
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 7%
• Degree needed: Doctoral or professional degree

3. Actuary

• Median annual salary: $120,000
• Number of jobs (2023): 30,200
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 23%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

4. Environmental economist

• Median annual salary: $115,730
• Number of jobs (2023): 17,500
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 5%
• Degree needed: Master’s degree

5. Mathematician

• Median annual salary: $104,860
• Number of jobs (2023): 34,800
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Degree needed: Master’s degree

6. Computer systems analyst

• Median annual salary: $103,800
• Number of jobs (2023): 527,200
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

7. Fuel cell engineer

• Median annual salary: $99,510
• Number of jobs (2023): 291,900
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

8. Remote sensing scientist and technologist

• Median annual salary: $92,580
• Number of jobs (2023): 26,000
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 5%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

9. Geographer

• Median annual salary: $90,880
• Number of jobs (2023): 1,600
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 3%
• Degree needed: Bachelor’s degree

10. Transportation planner

• Median annual salary: $81,800
• Number of jobs (2023): 45,200
• Estimated job growth (2023–2033): 4%
• Degree needed: Master’s degree