There are many jobs that are both well-paid and offer a relaxing work environment.Using data from the Department of Labor, we found 33 jobs with annual salaries over $75,000 that also offer a relatively low-stress work situation.Highly ranked low-stress well-paying jobs include material scientists, mathematicians, and geographers.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Intense, high-stress jobs where you might face a lot of pressure aren't right for everyone.Fortunately, for those who would like to work under more relaxing conditions, there are plenty of high-paying jobs that also tend to offer low-stress work environments.The Department of Labor's O*NET Online occupational database includes survey-based measurements of how important various skills, activities, and personal traits are for a particular job. One of the characteristics measured is stress tolerance, which O*NET describes as jobs requiring "accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations."O*NET scores job characteristics like stress tolerance on a scale from 0 to 100, where a 0 means stress tolerance is not at all necessary for an occupation, and 100 suggests a job with a very high-stress environment.We ranked occupational groups from most to least stressful using O*NET's stress tolerance score, with lower scores indicating less stressful jobs. Since we are interested in high-paying jobs, we looked at occupations with average annual salaries of at least $75,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics data for May 2018, the most recently available release.Several of the jobs fell in academia, with postsecondary teachers in various fields and researchers in economics, statistics, mathematics, and materials science dominating the top of the list.Here are 33 high-paying low-stress jobs, ranked from most to least stressful, and by average annual wages in the event of a tied stress tolerance score:SEE ALSO:The 27 most back-breaking jobs in America33. Nuclear engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 70Average annual salary: $110,790What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.32. ActuariesImportance of stress tolerance: 70Average annual salary: $116,250What they do, according to O*NET: Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.31. OptometristsImportance of stress tolerance: 70Average annual salary: $119,980What they do, according to O*NET: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.30. Technical writersImportance of stress tolerance: 69Average annual salary:$75,500What they do, according to O*NET: Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.29. Environmental scientists and specialistsImportance of stress tolerance: 69Average annual salary:$77,580What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research or perform investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population.28. Environmental engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 69Average annual salary:$92,640What they do, according to O*NET: Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines.27. Art directorsImportance of stress tolerance: 69Average annual salary:$104,590What they do, according to O*NET: Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising.26. Ship engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 68Average annual salary:$75,710What they do, according to O*NET: Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ships.25. Postsecondary philosophy and religion teachersImportance of stress tolerance: 68Average annual salary:$82,420What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.24. Postsecondary mathematical science teachersImportance of stress tolerance: 68Average annual salary:$87,140What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations.23. Biochemists and biophysicistsImportance of stress tolerance: 67Average annual salary:$105,940What they do, according to O*NET: Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms.22. Computer hardware engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 67Average annual salary:$117,840What they do, according to O*NET: Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment.21. OrthodontistsImportance of stress tolerance: 67Average annual salary:$225,760What they do, according to O*NET: Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.20. Agricultural engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 67Average annual salary:$79,090What they do, according to O*NET: Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems.19. Computer and information research scientistsImportance of stress tolerance: 66Average annual salary:$123,850What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.18. Postsecondary geography teachersImportance of stress tolerance: 65Average annual salary:$88,950What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses in geography.17. EpidemiologistsImportance of stress tolerance: 64Average annual salary:$75,690What they do, according to O*NET: Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes.16. StatisticiansImportance of stress tolerance: 64Average annual salary:$92,600What they do, according to O*NET: Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.15. EconomistsImportance of stress tolerance: 64Average annual salary:$116,020What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy.14. Biomedical engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 63Average annual salary:$95,090What they do, according to O*NET: Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products.13. GeoscientistsImportance of stress tolerance: 63Average annual salary:$107,800What they do, according to O*NET: Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth.12. Postsecondary economics teachersImportance of stress tolerance: 63Average annual salary:$117,180What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses in economics.11. HydrologistsImportance of stress tolerance: 62Average annual salary:$82,790What they do, according to O*NET: Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters.10. AstronomersImportance of stress tolerance: 62Average annual salary:$111,090What they do, according to O*NET: Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.9. Operations research analystsImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$88,350What they do, according to O*NET: Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.8. Materials engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$96,930What they do, according to O*NET: Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.7. Software applications developersImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$108,080What they do, according to O*NET: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.6. Chemical engineersImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$114,470What they do, according to O*NET: Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products.5. Political scientistsImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$115,300What they do, according to O*NET: Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.4. PhysicistsImportance of stress tolerance: 61Average annual salary:$125,280What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.3. GeographersImportance of stress tolerance: 59Average annual salary:$80,530What they do, according to O*NET: Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena.2. MathematiciansImportance of stress tolerance: 57Average annual salary:$104,870What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields.1. Materials scientistsImportance of stress tolerance: 53Average annual salary:$102,450What they do, according to O*NET: Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials.
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