Low stress jobs? In healthcare? During a pandemic? Yes, they actually do exist.

Even though healthcare comes across as a fairly stressful industry, especially now, in the midst of a pandemic, when so much about the industry is literally life or death, there are still quite a few low (or, at least, lower) stress career options, if you aren’t the type to thrive in high pressure situations.

If you are just entering the field, or if you are feeling burnt out in your current role and looking to transition, here are a few options to consider, if you want a solid career with minimal stress and, in most cases, great pay and above average job growth.

Audiologist

Median Annual Salary: $77,600
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 13% (Much Faster than Average)
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Chiropractor

Median Annual Salary: $70,340
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 4% (as Fast as Average)
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Median Annual Salary: $68,750
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 12% (Much Faster than Average)
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Radiologic and MRI Technologist

Median Annual Salary: $62,280
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 7% (Faster than Average)
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Dietitian and Nutritionist

Median Annual Salary: $61,270
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 8% (Much Faster than Average)
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Medical Records Technician

Median Annual Salary: $42,630
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 8% (Much Faster than Average)
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Optician

Median Annual Salary: $37,840
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 4% (as Fast as Average)
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Pharmacy Technician

Median Annual Salary: $33,950
Projected Job Growth Through 2029: 4% (as Fast as Average)
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.