The following list was published in the book 150 Best Low-Stress Jobs (© 2008) by The Editors at JIST and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. The book contains more than 90 other “best jobs lists,” plus information-packed descriptions about the jobs featured in each list.
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
- Median Earnings: $79,780
- Percent Growth: 44.6 percent
- Annual Openings: 58,690
Computer Systems Analysts
- Median Earnings: $69,760
- Percent Growth: 29.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 63,166
Sales Managers
- Median Earnings: $91,560
- Percent Growth: 10.2 percent
- Annual Openings: 36,392
Civil Engineers
- Median Earnings: $68,600
- Percent Growth: 18.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 15,979
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Median Earnings: $56,100
- Percent Growth: 25.1 percent
- Annual Openings: 6,961
Construction and Building Inspectors
- Median Earnings: $46,570
- Percent Growth: 18.2 percent
- Annual Openings: 12,606
Environmental Engineers
- Median Earnings: $69,940
- Percent Growth: 25.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 5,003
Carpenters
- Median Earnings: $36,550
- Percent Growth: 10.3 percent
- Annual Openings: 223,225
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Median Earnings: $37,660
- Percent Growth: 11.5 percent
- Annual Openings: 25,428
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Median Earnings: $38,090
- Percent Growth: 28.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 8,404
To learn more about these jobs or to view additional “best jobs lists,” purchase 150 Best Low-Stress Jobs (© 2008) by The Editors at JIST and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.