10 least stressful and well-paid jobs of 2013

New Delhi: In the modern day economy it is not surprise that every job comes with its own level of stress. While some jobs put people in extreme danger or in constant physical activity, there are some that are easy on mind and body. Online career site CareerCast.com compiled a list of the least stressful jobs of 2013, comparing 11 factors like travel, public visibility, competitiveness, growth potential, deadlines and physical demands, hazards, environmental conditions and risk to one's own life or to others', to find out which professions are hazardous and which are not. According to the survey a very low score meant that the job is more relaxing. Tony Lee, CareerCast's publisher, said, the most common thing found is these less stressful jobs is autonomy. “These jobs tend not to have someone standing over their shoulder putting pressure on them to get things done,” he says. For instance, university professors are answerable to only themselves. “In these jobs you're the expert to get things done. The people who do them tend to work on their own, without much supervision,” he adds. These include for jewelers, audiologists, dieticians and hair stylists.CareerCast also points out that these least stressful jobs also have another thing in common: people in these professions can leave their work behind, and their hours tend to be the traditional nine to five. Here are the 10 least stressful jobs in the U.S.10. Drill press operatorDespite working with heavy machinery in industrial environments, the BLS reports that the work has little danger, and drill press operators typically have the ability to work at their own pace. However, working with heavy machinery that can cause injury or death without proper worker precautions isn't carefree.Median salary: $31,910.Job outlook: 6 percent.Stress score: 11.32.9. LibrarianA peaceful atmosphere and a place full of literature makes this career option a great choice for those who are bookish. Librarians have many careers paths at schools, colleges and universities, city/county funded libraries and in corporate researchMedian salary: $54,500.Job outlook: 7 percent.Stress score: 10.58.8. HairstylistThough a hair stylist works in a fast paced environment, the beauty shop is usually a pleasant place. The perk of the job is that the hair stylists get to interact with clients with many customers becoming friends. One downside of the job is typically low salaries. Median salary: $22,500.Job outlook: 14 percent.Stress score: 10.41.7. DietitianDietitians serve an important role in educating people to battle obesity. With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pegging America's adult obesity rate at 35.7 percent, the demand for the services of dietitians can only increase. While earning a decent salary, these people can work in a variety of locations, such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools, or they can lose the boss and be self-employed.Median salary: $53,250.Job outlook: 20 percent.Stress score: 10.24.6. AudiologistAn audiologist's office is probably a quiet, peaceful place to work. The jobs offers a healthy median pay level that rises annually with demand and the work is not physically demanding.Median salary: $66,660.Job outlook: 37 percent.CareerCast stress score: 9.35.5. Medical laboratory technicianMedical lab technicians work in a productive environment, largely free from distraction to analyze samples. The job doesn't require vigorous training — certification programs, vocational schools and accredited associate degrees are common – but technicians need to be accurate. The perks are above-average pay and a decent job outlook.Median salary: $46,680.Job outlook: 13 percent.CareerCast stress score: 9.28.4. JewelerA jewellery shop is usually a quiet environment but the stress level can goes up if you're the owner of your own store.Median salary: $35,170.Job outlook: -5 percent.CareerCast stress score: 8.26.3. Medical records technicianMedical records technicians are assigned to categorize and manage accurate patient data. Though boring, the job is not stressful.Median salary: $32,350.Job outlook: 21 percent.CareerCast stress score: 7.5.2. Seamstress/tailorTailoring is a low-stress job and people mostly work in a quiet work environment.Median salary: $25,850.Job outlook: 1 percent.CareerCast stress score: 6.5.1. University professorUniversity professor are intended to give lectures, create course work, put in office hours and grade hundreds of papers. The perks include long summer vacations and seasonal breaks. Working conditions tend to be cozy and civilized and there are minimal travel demands, except perhaps a non-mandatory conference or two. As for compensation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for professors is $62,000, not a huge amount of money but enough to live on, especially in a university town.However, some professors also put in contradictory view insisting that most of them work upwards of 60 hours a week preparing lectures, correcting papers and doing research for required publications. Median salary: $62,050 in 2010.Job outlook: 17 percent growth through 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.CareerCast stress score: 6.45