These positions can help alleviate the feeling of being overworked.
Putting in over 40 hours a week
is becoming something of the norm in the US for a number of
occupations, with some workers putting in an average of more than 58
hours a week.
As a result, more Americans are feeling overworked.
To find jobs that allow you to maintain work-life balance but still get
paid well, we analyzed US Census data for about 478 occupations
distilled by the Minnesota Population Center's 2013 American Community
Survey Integrated Public Use Microdata Series.
According
to this data, the average working American logs about 39 hours a week,
and the median earned income — a sum of wage, salary, and business
income — across all occupations is $32,000.
While some may work
more or less than the average depending on their employer or where they
are in their career, people with the following professions report
typically working an average of less than 40 hours a week and earning at
least $50,000 a year.
13. Postal service clerks
1/13
Average hours typically worked a week: 39.32
Median earned income: $51,000
What they do: Perform any combination of tasks in a
post office like receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue
stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money
orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail racks or in bags; and examine
mail for correct postage.
11. Registered nurses
3/13
Average hours typically worked a week: 37.59
Median earned income: $56,000
What they do: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing-care plans, and maintain medical records