Least Stressful Job In America Is

With all the challenges facing today's working Americans, having a low-stress job can go a long way toward improving quality of life. What makes a job low stress? CareerCast says it's a combination of factors, including work environment, job competitiveness and risk.
The employment website recently examined more than 200 different professions to determine which jobs offer the least (and most) stress, and the results below may surprise you. Some of the jobs pay modestly -- under $30,000 a year -- but others pay more than $50,000 a year.

And contrary to what you might imagine, the least stressful job in the U.S. -- at least according to CareerCast  is also the one that requires the most education and training.

Take a look, and then let us know: Which do you think is the least stressful job in America?

10 Least Stressful Jobs of 2013

10. Drill Press Operator
    Median Annual Salary: $31,910


9. Librarian
   Median Annual Salary: $54,500


8. Hair Stylist
   Median Annual Salary: $22,500


7. Dietician
   Median Annual Salary: $53,250


6. Audiologist
   Median Annual Salary: $66,660


5. Medical Laboratory Technician
   Median Annual Salary: $46,680


4. Jeweler
   Median Annual Salary: $35,170


3. Medical Records Technician
   Median Annual Salary: $32,350


2. Seamstress or Tailor
   Median Annual Salary: $25,850


1. University Professor
   Median Annual Salary: $62,050

Source: AOL