Is it possible to make good money in a low stress job? Do low-stress jobs even exist?

If you're looking to reduce stress in the coming year, a job change may be on your mind. Resume Genius recently released a report that looked at the top jobs considered “low-stress” but still “high-paying” for 2025. The resume company used data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the O*NET Online career site to compile “2025 Low-stress, high-paying jobs” report.

“Going into 2025, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is essential for job seekers to feel more at ease,” he said. Eva Chana career expert at Resume Genius. “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 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.”

It's important to note that all of the top 10 require at least a Bachelor's degree, and school is not without stress. Plus, people who actually work in these jobs may disagree about how stressful their jobs are (and how much they get paid).

To create the report, researchers filtered out high-stress jobs using O*NET's “stress tolerance” database and then cross-referenced job titles using the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook data with at least the national median salary of $48,060 and demonstrated “faster than average growth.”

This is the list, according to the data:

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

• Number of jobs (2023): 45,200

• Projected job growth (2023–2033): 4%

• Degree required: Masters

Read the full report and see five more “low-stress” jobs here.