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The most and least stressful jobs

WASHINGTON – What would Labor Day be without jobs?

Work is just that, work. But do you find yourself exasperated by the daily grind, or fulfilled?

CareerCast compiled two top ten lists: Most stressful jobs, and least stressful jobs.

The top stressful jobs were ranked using a variety of factors including amount of travel, hazards encountered, deadlines and competitiveness. Read the full list of factors .

The top ten least stressful jobs were determined using .

Does your job make one of these lists?

Most stressful jobs

    10. Taxi Driver Stress Score: 46.25 Average Income: $22,440

    9. Photojournalist Stress Score: 47.09 Average Income: $40,000

    8. Corporate Executive (Senior) Stress Score: 47.41 Average Income: $165,830

    7. Public Relations Executive Stress Score: 47.56 Average Income: $91,810

    6. Event Coordinator Stress Score: 49.85 Average Income: $45,260

    5. Police Officer Stress Score: 53.63 Average Income: $53,540

    4. Military General Stress Score: 55.17 Average Income: $196,300

    3. Airline Pilot Stress Score: 59.58 Average Income: $103,210

    2. Firefighter Stress Score: 60.26 Average Income: $45,250

    1. Enlisted Soldier Stress Score: 84.61 Average Income: $35,580

Least stressful jobs

    10. Electrical Technician Stress Score: 10.38 Average Income: $56,040

    9. Furniture Upholsterer Stress Score: 10.30 Average Income: $29,960

    8. Dietitian Stress Score: 10.27 Average Income: $53,250

    7. Precision Assembler Stress Score: 9.40 Average Income: $31,250

    6. Audiologist Stress Score: 9.37 Average Income: $66,660

    5. Medical Laboratory Technician Stress Score: 9.33 Average Income: $36,280

    4. Dressmaker-Tailor Stress Score: 8.65 Average Income: $26,560

    3. Hair Stylist Stress Score: 8.63 Average Income: $22,760

    2. Jeweler Stress Score: 8.21 Average Income: $35,170

    1. Medical Records Technician Stress Score: 7.52 Average Income: $32,350

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