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These are the 10 highest paying, least stressful jobs

Score one for math and science

These are the 10 highest paying, least stressful jobs

Score one for math and science

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These are the 10 highest paying, least stressful jobs

Score one for math and science

Business Insider consulted the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Information Network, or O*NET, a database that ranks professions on a scale of zero to 100, where the lower number means less stress, to identify jobs that fall in a sweet spot — they pay more than $70,000 a year and have a low O*NET ranking. Nine of the top 10 highest paying jobs fall in the fields of math and science. Here are the 10 that pay the most. (Click here for the full list.)10. EconomistStress tolerance: 59Average annual salary: $109,230What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods and services.Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.9. AstronomerStress tolerance: 62Average annual salary: $110,220What they do: Observe, research and analyze astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.8. ActuaryStress tolerance: 64Average annual salary: $110,560What they do: Analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.Education requirements: Bachelor's degree and a series of exams to become certified.7. MathematicianStress tolerance: 57Average annual salary: $112,560What they do: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management and other fields; solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Education requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree for those who want to work in government and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies.6. Computer hardware engineerStress tolerance: 67Average annual salary: $114,970What they do: Research, design, develop or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use.Education requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.5. OptometristStress tolerance: 70Average annual salary: $115,750What they do: Perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.Education requirements: Bachelor's, four-year doctor of optometry program and a state license.4. PhysicistStress tolerance: 61Average annual salary: $118,500What they do: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.3. Law teacherStress tolerance: 63Average annual salary: $126,230What they do: Teach courses in law.Education requirements: Bachelor's and law degrees.2. Computer and Information systems managerStress tolerance: 64Average annual salary: $141,000What they do: Help determine the information technology goals of an organization; responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.1. OrthodontistStress tolerance: 67Average annual salary: $221,390What they do: Examine, diagnose and treat dental misalignments and oral cavity anomalies, design appliances to realign teeth and jaws.Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, four-year dental school, and two to three years of residency training.

Business Insider consulted the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the , or O*NET, a database that ranks professions on a scale of zero to 100, where the lower number means less stress, to identify jobs that fall in a sweet spot — they pay more than $70,000 a year and have a low O*NET ranking.

Nine of the top 10 highest paying jobs fall in the fields of math and science. Here are the 10 that pay the most. (Click for the full list.)

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10. Economist

Stress tolerance: 59

Average annual salary: $109,230

What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods and services.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

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9. Astronomer

Stress tolerance: 62

Average annual salary: $110,220

What they do: Observe, research and analyze astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.

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8. Actuary

Stress tolerance: 64

Average annual salary: $110,560

What they do: Analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree and a series of exams to become certified.

7. Mathematician

Stress tolerance: 57

Average annual salary: $112,560

What they do: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management and other fields; solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Education requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree for those who want to work in government and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies.

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6. Computer hardware engineer

Stress tolerance: 67

Average annual salary: $114,970

What they do: Research, design, develop or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.

5. Optometrist

Stress tolerance: 70

Average annual salary: $115,750

What they do: Perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Education requirements: Bachelor's, four-year doctor of optometry program and a state license.

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4. Physicist

Stress tolerance: 61

Average annual salary: $118,500

What they do: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Education requirements: Ph.D. for most research jobs.

3. Law teacher

Stress tolerance: 63

Average annual salary: $126,230

What they do: Teach courses in law.

Education requirements: Bachelor's and law degrees.

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2. Computer and Information systems manager

Stress tolerance: 64

Average annual salary: $141,000

What they do: Help determine the information technology goals of an organization; responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree.

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1. Orthodontist

Stress tolerance: 67

Average annual salary: $221,390

What they do: Examine, diagnose and treat dental misalignments and oral cavity anomalies, design appliances to realign teeth and jaws.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, four-year dental school, and two to three years of residency training.