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1. Materials Scientist

Median salary: $100,090

Requirements: Graduate degree or Ph.D. and extensive experience in the field

A materials scientist researches and studies the structures and chemical properties of natural and synthetic composite materials. They determine ways to combine or strengthen materials or even develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in different products and applications. Some scientists who fall under this field would be metallurgical scientists, polymer scientists, glass scientists, and ceramic scientists.

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2. Physicist

Median salary: $152,430

Requirements: Graduate degree, doctorate or law degree and extensive experience in the field

Physicists study physical phenomena, develop theories using observations and experiments, and then create methods to apply physical laws and theories.

3. Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Median salary: $124,650

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and some work experience

Specialists in this field plan and oversee the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated land. Their main task is to identify the source of the contamination and assemble an on-site clean-up team that complies with environmental laws and standards.

4. Water Resources Specialist

Median salary: $137,900

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field

Water resource specialists are responsible for designing and implementing programs related to water supply, regulation and quality.

5. Environmental Economist

Median salary: $105,630

Requirements: Relevant master’s degree, Ph.D. or law degree and experience in the field

Environmental economists conduct research on topics such as the use of alternative fuels. They also write academic papers on economic forecasts and determine the costs and benefits of various policies and regulations that affect the environment.

6. Mathematician

Median salary: $108,100

Requirements: Relevant Masters, PhD or PhD degree and experience in the field

Mathematicians use mathematical theories to solve problems in business, science, and engineering. They conduct research on algebra, probability, geometry, etc., and write reports on their findings.

7. Chemical Engineer

Median salary: $105,550

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field

Chemical engineers work on the design of chemical plant equipment and the design of processes used to make products like gasoline, plastics, and cement. They also describe procedures to keep people safe when working around chemicals.

8. Remote sensing scientist or technologist

Median salary: $104,100

Requirements: Masters, Ph.D. or MD and experience in the field

Remote sensing scientists or technologists analyze data collected by aircraft or satellites to help solve problems in areas such as urban planning, homeland security and natural resource management.

9. Economics teacher

Median salary: $104,940

Requirements: Graduate degree and experience in the field

Economics professors teach graduate or undergraduate students subjects such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and GDP. Their job is to provide course materials, lecture in a classroom, and mark assignments.

10. Business Intelligence Analyst

Median salary: $100,910

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field

Business intelligence analysts take notes on business, financial and economic data and write reports for executives and stakeholders. They also recommend any relevant action that should be taken on behalf of the company.

This story originally appeared at: https://wealthofgeeks.com/low-stress-jobs/

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