It’s no question that our full-time jobs can cause a great deal of stress. Here are the best low-stress (and some high-paying) jobs according to the website Career Sherpa.  

Massage Therapist 

Average salary: $43,000 

Massage therapists help alleviate tension in your body, but the job itself is also in a low stress environment. Typically, spas or other venues that offer massage therapy services try to maintain a zen ambiance.  

Astronomer 

Average salary: $120,000 

While this position requires an advanced degree and many years of academics, it pays off if you love to stargaze. It requires careful observation as well as mathematical skills.  

Art Director 

Average salary: $114,000 

Those who have an artistic eye and love working on their creative skills would find this position perfect. It’s also versatile and allows for flexibility and independence.  

Food Scientist 

Average salary: $80,100  

Want to add some flavor to your career? This niche field might be right for you. Food scientists work on developing flavor, studying the nutritional value, or evaluating safety. It requires a lot of work in a lab, which some may find to be low stress.  

Audiologist  

Average salary: $86,500 

A person in this position would diagnose and treat hearing conditions as well as working with patients who have neural system problems. It’s less stressful since these conditions are not life-threatening.  

Read more about low stress jobs on the website Career Sherpa.  

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The least stressful jobs in America according to CNBC.

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