The 10 highest paying jobs with the lowest stress revealed

Want low stress and high pay? Choose from this list of jobs, if yes.

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

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

The list comes after a study found that four in 10 Americans suffer from job burnout — with five careers leading the pack in washing out workers.

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

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

“Going 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.

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

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

Read on for the list.

1. Water resources specialist

• Average annual salary: $157,740
• Number of jobs (2023): 86,300
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 8%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

2. Astronomer

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

3. Actuated

• Average annual salary: $120,000
• Number of jobs (2023): 30,200
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 23%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

4. Environmental economist

• Average annual salary: $115,730
• Number of jobs (2023): 17,500
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 5%
• Degree required: Masters

5. Mathematician

• Average annual salary: $104,860
• Number of jobs (2023): 34,800
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Degree required: Masters

6. Computer systems analyst

• Average annual salary: $103,800
• Number of jobs (2023): 527,200
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

7. Fuel cell engineer

• Average annual salary: $99,510
• Number of jobs (2023): 291,900
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 11%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

8. Remote Sensing Scientist and Technologist

• Average annual salary: $92,580
• Number of jobs (2023): 26,000
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 5%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

9. Geographer

• Average annual salary: $90,880
• Number of jobs (2023): 1,600
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 3%
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

10. Transport planner

• Average annual salary: $81,800
• Number of jobs (2023): 45,200
• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 4%
• Degree required: Masters