15 High-Paying Jobs For People Who Don't Like Stress

A path to prosperity with less aggravation

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Want a high-paying job in a low- stress environment?

We reached out to Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., a career information expert, to find out which jobs fit the bill. Shatkin compared average salaries and stress levels of the 747 occupations identified by the U.S. Department of Labor to identify jobs with that perfect combination of high pay and low stress.

The stress tolerance for each job is a rating on a scale from zero to 100, where a lower rating signals less stress. It measures how frequently workers must accept criticism and deal effectively with high stress on the job. The data was gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statics and Occupational Information Network (O*NET). ​

Mathematicians

Stress tolerance: 57.3

Average annual salary: $101,360

What they do: Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Education requirements: Bachelor's or masters degree for those who want to work in government, and a doctorate may be required to work for private companies

Political Scientists

Stress tolerance: 60.1

Average annual salary: $102,000

What they do: Political scientists study the origin, development, and analyze the structure and operation of political systems and trends.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, followed by master's or Ph.D in political science, public administration, or a related field

Astronomers

Stress tolerance: 62

Average annual salary: $96,460

What they do: Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, but most astronomers go on to get a master's and Ph.D.

Law teachers

Stress tolerance: 62.8

Average annual salary: $99,950

What they do: Teach courses in law.

Education requirements: Bachelor's and law degrees

Economists

Stress tolerance: 63.3

Average annual salary: $91,860

What they do: Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree

Actuaries

Stress tolerance: 63.8

Average annual salary: $93,680

What they do: Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree and a series of exams to become certified

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Stress tolerance: 64.3

Average annual salary: $120,950

What they do: These workers help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree

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Optometrists

Stress tolerance: 65.5

Average annual salary: $97,820

What they do: Optometrists perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Education requirements: Bachelor's, four-year Doctor of Optometry program, and a state license

Orthodontists

Stress tolerance: 67

Average salary annually: $186,320

What they do: Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree, four-year dental school, and one to two years of residency training

Audiologists

Stress tolerance: 67.5

Average annual salary: $69,720

What they do: Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient's hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures.

Education requirements: A doctoral degree and must be licensed in practicing state.

Art Directors

Stress tolerance: 69

Average annual salary: $80,880

What they do: Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree or previous work experience

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Urban and Regional Planners

Stress tolerance: 69

Average annual salary: $65,230

What they do: Urban and regional planners develop plans and programs for the use of land.

Education requirements: Bachelor's and master's degrees

Technical Writers

Stress tolerance: 69.3

Average annual salary: $65,500

What they do: Technical writers produce instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree

Engineers

Stress tolerance: 69.5

Average salary annually: $92,030

What they do: Engineers use science and mathematics to come up with economical solutions to technical problems.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree

Dental Hygienists

Stress tolerance: 71.3

Average annual salary: $70,210

What they do: Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.

Education requirements: An associate's degree in dental hygiene and a license in the state they practice in

16 Jobs That Pay Less Than You Think

Being of great service to the world does not guarantee a big paycheck

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AFP/Getty ImagesZoologists make an average of $52,186 annually.

By Max Nisen

Prestigious work that requires loads of education doesn't always land you a fat salary.

In fact, some of the most highly respected professions out there - ones that take years of schooling and help create essential medical products, towering skyscrapers, and academic breakthroughs - don't pay nearly as much as you might imagine.

That's especially true when you realize that computer engineers headed to the Bay Area can earn six figures right out of college, and that surgeons earn an average of $358,000.

Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on the mean salary of full-time civilian workers between 2009 and 2011, we've picked out some of the most prestigious jobs that have surprisingly low earnings.

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Head chef

Job description: This job covers the whole spectrum, from celebrity chef-owners of restaurants to lead chefs at somebody else's restaurant and the most senior chef at a chain restaurant. But despite the long hours, late nights, and lack of holidays off - and their glamorous portrayal in the media - it's only the first group who make the big bucks.
Average annual earnings: $38,297
Educational requirements: None required, though it's increasingly common for chefs to attend culinary school.

Post-doctoral fellow

Job description: Works with scientists to conduct research in the area of their expertise in order to develop skills and publish before pursuing a job as a full researcher or professor.
Average annual earnings: Varies by type and funder, but at entry, the NIH offers a $45,000 stipend.
Educational requirements: A Ph.D is required.

Graphic designer

Job description: Design and execute visual material, by hand or using software, for logos, advertising material, and more.
Average annual earnings: $48,345
Educational requirements: Usually a bachelor's in graphic design is expected.

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Dietitian/nutritionist

Job description: Advise people on healthy eating habits or on achieving a specific health goal.
Average annual earnings: $49,032
Educational requirements: Most people with this job have a bachelor's and some supervised training. Additionally, many states require a license.

Legislators

Job description: These are elected positions, and the salary figure is for full-time staffers, which may not include all state and local elected officials. They debate, draft, and vote on laws at the federal and state levels.
Average annual earnings: $49,510
Educational requirements: None explicitly required, but the majority of legislators, particularly on the national level, have at least a bachelor's degree. Many have professional degrees as well, most commonly a J.D.

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Zoologists and marine/wildlife biologists

Job description: These biologists study the behavior and characteristics of wild animals.
Average annual earnings: $52,186
Educational requirements: Entry-level jobs require at least a bachelor's degree, but a master's is required to move beyond that. Academic and research jobs generally require a Ph.D.

Professor

Job description: Pay for professors in areas like physics or economics is higher. Professors teach students beyond the high-school level, in addition to conducting research and writing papers and sometimes books.
Average annual earnings: $59,860 (area, ethnic, or cultural studies), $64,955 (mathematical science), $67,953 (English language and literature)
Educational requirements: Generally a Ph.D is required. A master's might be enough for some teachers at community colleges.

Accountants and auditors

Job description: Accountants serve a variety of functions: calculating, reporting, and checking financial information for individuals and companies. Auditors perform systematic evaluations of data, records, statements, or performance for a legal or other purpose.
Average annual earnings: $60,845
Educational requirements: Both jobs generally require at least a bachelor's, and those with an accounting degree will often work towards becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Some employers prefer a master's or an MBA with a focus on accounting.

Psychologist

Job description: Psychologists diagnose and evaluate mental and emotional disorders, as well as conducting research on the same.
Average annual earnings: $62,731
Educational requirements: Most states require a doctoral degree, though some states allow people with a master's degree to get licensed and practice in certain cases.

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Architect

Job description: Architects plan and design buildings and other types of structures.
Average annual earnings: $64,481
Educational requirements: The majority of accredited architecture programs in the United States that grant the license needed to practice are five-year programs that combine a bachelor's and master's. Two-year master's programs are available as well, though some skip the master's degree. A license is required.

Credit analysts

Job description: These analysts look at credit data and financial statements of people and companies to determine the risk of extending a loan or credit.
Average annual earnings: $66,163
Educational requirements: Becoming a credit analyst generally requires at least a bachelor's degree.

Budget analysts

Job description: Help companies, organizations, or the government organize finances and set program budgets.
Average annual earnings: $66,414
Educational requirements: At least a bachelor's degree, and sometimes a master's for more senior roles or certain institutions.

Network systems and data communications analysts

Job description: Analyze, design, test, and maintain networks including local area networks, Internet, intranet, and more.
Average annual earnings: $67,106
Educational requirements: Most positions require a bachelor's degree, though it's possible to get such a job with a two-year degree and related work experience.

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Chemist

Job description: Chemists study the properties, structures, and reactions of substances, and often use it to develop new products or processes for making them.
Average annual earnings: $68,730
Educational requirements: A bachelor's is the minimum, but research jobs require a master's or Ph.D.

Biomedical engineer

Job description: These are engineers who work on building solutions for problems in biology and medicine.
Average annual earnings: $72,016
Educational requirements: There are some undergraduate programs that offer degrees in biomedical or biomechanical engineering, but others get a more general engineering degree and a master's focusing on biomedical applications.

Optometrist

Job description: They perform eye exams and make just a fraction as much as some medical professionals. For comparison, the average physician earns $184,979 a year, and dentists, who undergo a similar amount of training, earn $155,671.
Average annual earnings: $94,134
Educational requirements: A bachelor's degree is required, followed by a four-year stint in optometry school to earn an O.D. A residency sometimes follows that for those who want to pursue a particular specialty.

20 companies hiring in November

• By Debra Auerbach

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the time of year when many start thinking about what they’re most thankful for. What would be on your list? Good health? Loving family and friends? Financial success?

Perhaps what you’re most grateful for this year are the professional goals you’ve reached. You may have found your dream job, earned a promotion or gotten the chance to work on an exciting project. Or maybe you’ve decided to make a career change, and you’re thankful for those who are supporting you in your decision to make a switch.

If you’re looking for your next career, check out the below list of companies hiring in November, and you may just have one more reason to be thankful this year:

1. 1 & 1 Internet
Industry: IT
Sample job titles: Account executive, outside sales
Location: Maryland, Pennsylvania

2. Arhaus Furniture
Industry: High-end home furniture
Sample job titles: Interior design specialist, customer service representative, delivery dispatcher, interior design specialist, retail sales manager, relocatable retail sales manager
Location: Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta; Richmond, Va.; Troy, Mich.; Naples, Fla.; Wexford, Pa.; New York; Louisville, Ky.; Burlington, Mass.

3. C.R. England
Industry: Transportation
Sample job titles: Western regional truck driver, dedicated truck driver, intermodal truck driver
Location: Nationwide

4. Cross Country Healthcare
Industry: Health care
Sample job titles: Registered nurse, per diem registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist
Location: Nationwide

5. First Data
Industry: Banking, financial services
Sample job titles: Telesales, account executive, IT – all levels, engineering, management
Location: Georgia; Nebraska; Maryland; New York; Arizona; California; Florida; Texas; Virginia; Colorado; Illinois; Tennessee; South Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Delaware; Iowa; Utah; Alabama; Connecticut; Michigan; Mississippi; North Carolina; New Jersey; New Mexico; Nevada; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Washington

6. Floor & Décor
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Customer service, retail store management, cashier, product sales specialist, designer, warehouse specialist, pro services representative
Location: Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, California, Colorado

7. GE — General Electric
Industry: Technology, services and finance
Sample job titles: Engineering
Location: Nationwide

8. Green Tree Servicing
Industry: Mortgage
Sample job titles: Mortgage loan officer, collection representative, loan servicing specialist
Location: Nationwide

9. Greythorn
Industry: IT staffing/recruiting
Sample job titles: Software developer, Cerner clinical systems analyst, Web application developer
Location: Nationwide

10. In Terminal Services
Industry: Logistics
Sample job titles: Terminal manager, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic
Location: Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Oregon, Tennessee, Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, South Carolina

11. Interstates Companies
Industry: Electrical construction, engineering, automation and instrumentation
Sample job titles: Network engineer, manufacturing IT analyst, control systems developer, electrical engineer, apprentice/journeyman electrician, project coordinator, project manager, maintenance lead, instrumentation fitter, CAD operator, project executive, maintenance technician
Location: Sioux Center, Iowa; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Omaha, Neb.; Ft. Collins, Colo.; Cincinnati  

12. J.D. Byrider
Industry: Automotive, sales and financing
Sample job titles: Sales, finance, technician
Location: Nationwide

13. Pace Payment Systems
Industry: Finance, banking
Sample job titles: Outside sales executive
Location: Nationwide

14. Rubio’s Restaurants
Industry: Food service/fast-casual restaurants
Sample job titles: HR business partner, director of real estate, general manager, assistant manager, shift leader, cook, cashier
Location: California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado

15. Schneider Electric
Industry: Energy management
Sample job titles: Project manager, senior financial analyst, service coordinator, senior software engineer
Location: Nationwide

16. Sleepy’s LLC
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Sales professional, distribution associate, customer service representative
Location: Connecticut; Delaware; Illinois; Massachusetts; Maryland; Maine; North Carolina; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Virginia; Vermont; West Virginia; Washington, D.C.

17. The Children’s Home Society of Florida
Industry: Nonprofit/social services
Sample job titles: Dependency case manager, counselor
Location: Florida

18. Top Notch Quality Service
Industry: Construction, maintenance/repair, general labor, skilled labor
Sample job titles: Handyman, field service tech, maintenance tech, repair tech, general laborer, project estimator, construction supervisor
Location: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

19. UPS
Industry: Packaging
Sample job titles: Seasonal driver helper, warehouse worker
Location: Nationwide

20. Xerox Services
Industry: Business process outsourcing
Sample job titles: Customer care associate, customer service representative
Location: Nationwide

The pulse on health care hiring for the second half of 2013

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By Jason Lovelace, president of CareerBuilder Healthcare

During the back half of the year, employers in health care are looking to add on employees in full-time, permanent positions, as well as part-time employees and temporary or contract workers. In CareerBuilder and MiracleWorkers.com’s latest national survey, health care employers indicated that full-time, permanent hiring in the second half of 2013 will show a gradual improvement over 2012, while temporary and contract hiring is expected to increase 15 percentage points over last year.

While projected additions to full-time staffs have improved marginally from last year, temporary and part-time hiring is expected to grow at a more rapid pace. At the same time, there is an increase in health care employers planning on transitioning temporary employees to full-time roles over the next quarter. These trends reflect the hesitation typical of a post-recession market, along with growing optimism that will continue as employers gain confidence in the economic recovery.

Looking forward to the remainder of the year, there will be a continued boost in temporary hiring activity as well as incremental increases in hiring for full-time and part-time positions:

• 51 percent of health care employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees, up 2 percentage points from last year
• 34 percent plan to hire part-time employees, up from 28 percent last year
• 27 percent plan to hire temporary or contract workers, up from 12 percent last year

Other hot roles in health care
Those who don’t have an M.D. can still find a career in the thriving health care industry. In addition to hiring for health care-specific positions, health care employers are also placing an emphasis on roles involving newer technologies, big data and social media. These hiring trends reflect the growing importance of technology in making patient records, treatment information and other medical data readily available across networks and facilities, as well as the need for strong customer service.

In the remainder of 2013, employers plan to hire in the following areas:

• Jobs tied to health informatics — 37 percent
• Jobs tied to cloud technology — 10 percent
• Jobs tied to social media — 7 percent
• Jobs tied to managing and interpreting big data — 7 percent
• Jobs tied to mobile technology — 6 percent
• Jobs tied to financial regulation — 6 percent

Hiring stable in both big cities & rural areas
When looking at where the health care jobs are, job creation continues in both big cities and outlying towns, where areas are more densely populated and can be accessed by greater numbers of patients. Of health care employers who are hiring in the second half of 2013, 72 percent said they will be hiring for positions in large metropolitan areas, while 42 percent will be hiring in nonmetropolitan, rural areas, similar to last year.

Hiring in the third quarter
Hiring plans for full-time, permanent employees are varied in the health care industry. While the majority of employers (57 percent) anticipate no changes to head count, more than a quarter of employers are looking to add to their staff. Between July and September, 27 percent of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees, similar to last year.

While the economy continues to improve, the health care industry remains a strong center of employment and job creation. And as technology grows more essential to job performance and patient care, new roles will be added to meet the industry’s demands.

Companies hiring for the holidays

• By Debra Auerbach

CareerBuilder survey reveals more retailers hiring seasonal workers

Every year, it seems as though retailers are prepping for the holiday season earlier and earlier. Before Halloween even arrives, some stores have already started running advertisements or stocking their shelves with gifts for the winter holidays. While, for some, October may be a little early to think about the holiday season, it’s not too early for companies to start hiring for it.

Not only are companies beginning to hire for the holidays now, but they’ll be adding additional staff this year. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 39 percent of retail hiring managers plan to hire seasonal workers this year, up from 36 percent last year and 29 percent in 2011. Employers in information technology (18 percent), leisure and hospitality (16 percent) and financial services (16 percent) also plan to hire seasonal staff.

“Seasonal employment is expected to be somewhat better than last year and can lead to more than just extra income for workers,” says Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America. “Nearly half (49 percent) of U.S. employers who are hiring seasonal workers plan to transition some into full-time, permanent staff. This is up 10 percentage points over last year and indicative of a growing trend where employers are test-driving candidates before committing to a long-term hire. Seasonal work is a good way for job seekers to network, showcase their abilities and secure a permanent position in a variety of industries.”

Hot areas for seasonal hiring
Job seekers interested in seasonal positions should consider looking beyond just retail stores because there is a wide range of opportunities in corporate settings as companies wrap up the year. Popular positions companies will be recruiting for this holiday season include:

• Customer service — 33 percent
• Shipping/delivery — 18 percent
• Inventory management — 17 percent
• Administrative/clerical — 15 percent
• Sales (non-retail) — 12 percent
• Marketing — 9 percent
• Accounting/finance — 6 percent

How to find holiday jobs
If you’re a job seeker looking for seasonal work, try searching online job sites, going to a company’s website directly or visiting niche sites, such as WorkInRetail.com, that specialize in the types of jobs companies are often hiring for during the holidays.

You can also start your search now by checking out the below list of 14 companies hiring for the holidays:

1. A&R Transport
Industry: Transportation
Sample job titles: Regional truck driver, bulk transport truck driver, local truck driver, owner operator
Location: Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Decatur, Ala.; Greater Chicagoland area; Jeffersonville, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; Philadelphia

2. h.h. gregg
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Electronic sales, appliance sales, store manager
Location: Midwest, South, East

3. Hastings Entertainment
Industry: Retail (multimedia entertainment)
Sample job titles: Customer service associate, manager in training, manager
Location: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

4. Knowledge Universe (KinderCare Learning Centers, CCLC, Champions)
Industry: Education
Sample job titles: Teacher, assistant, site director, center director, area manager
Location: Nationwide

5. Melrose Family Fashions (United Fashions of Texas)
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Sales associate
Location: Dallas, Houston, Garland and Richardson, Texas

6. Mosaic Sales Solutions
Industry: Retail
Sample job titles: Merchandising specialist
Location: Nationwide

7. Premier Transportation
Industry: Transportation
Sample job titles: Regional truck driver, local truck driver, owner operator
Location: Atlanta; Chicago; Detroit; Indianapolis; Kentucky; Michigan; North Carolina; Ohio; South Carolina; Tennessee; Virginia

8. Shasa USA
Industry: Fashion/retail
Sample job titles: Sales associate, assistant manager, store manager
Location: California, Texas

9. Sykes Home Powered by Alpine Access
Industry: Call center, sales marketing, customer service
Sample job titles: Call center — customer service representative (entry level, work from home), bilingual Spanish-English customer service — work from home, video gaming user experience specialist
Location: Nationwide (except Arkansas; California; Hawaii; Massachusetts; Montana; New Mexico; Ohio; Vermont; Washington, D.C.)

10. Talmer Bank and Trust
Industry: Finance/banking
Sample job titles: Senior mortgage lender, bank teller, financial consultant, customer service representative
Location: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin

11. Teavana
Industry: Restaurant/retail
Sample job titles: Retail store manager, barista, tea associate, assistant store manager, sales associate, shift manager
Location: Nationwide

12. The Limited
Industry: Women’s apparel
Sample job titles: Store manager, sales associate, stock associate, floorset associate
Location: Nationwide

13. The Select Family of Staffing Companies
Industry: Staffing
Sample job titles: Production, forklift, picker/packer, machine operator/Computer Numerically Controlled machinist, customer service, on-site manager, assembly
Location: Nationwide

14. XPO Logistics Inc.
Industry: Logistics
Sample job titles: Account manager, senior account manager, team lead, sales representative, logistics coordinator, intermodal manager
Location: Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Cincinnati; Dallas; Houston; Jacksonville, Fla.; Richmond, Va.; Salt Lake City

12 Companies That Will Be Hiring For The Holiday Season

Four in ten retail managers say they plan to hire for holidays

• By Dan Fastenberg
  

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It's not even Halloween yet, but this is America, and so that means the holiday season is already underway. And with the unemployment rate still stuck at 7.3 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many workers will be looking for holiday jobs in addition to gifts. Luckily for them 39 percent of retailers plan to hire seasonal workers for the holiday season this year, a three point jump from 2012, according to a CareerBuilder survey. (CareerBuilder is an AOL Jobs partner.)

The survey was based on interviews with 2,099 hiring managers and was conducted by Harris Interactive. And according to Brent Rasmussen, the president of CareerBuilder North America, the new jobs may provide workers with cheer even after the last tinsel disappears. "Nearly half (49 percent) of U.S. employers who are hiring seasonal workers plan to transition some into full-time, permanent staff," he said.

Not every forecast for this year's holiday hiring has been as bullish. As AOL Jobs reported, a separate study from the Chicago-based employment consulting firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said retailers will be hiring 700,000 temporary workers for the Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 holiday season this year, which marks a seven percent drop-off from last year. The Challenger survey found an inability to fully shake off the doubt and uncertainty from the financial crisis.

All studies, however, agree there will be plenty of jobs for the taking. So where will they be? See below for 12 companies that will be hiring.

1. A&R Transport

Industry: Transportation
Sample jobs: Regional truck driver, Bulk transport truck driver,
Locations:Memphis, Indianapolis, Louisville

Find a job now with A&R Transport. Click here.

2. Hastings Entertainment

Industry: Retail (multimedia entertainment)
Sample jobs: Customer service associate, consumer electronics manager
Locations:Amarillo, Tex.,Lubbock, Tex.

Find a job now with Hastings Entertainment. Click here.

3. Knowledge Universe

Industry: Education
Sample jobs: Teacher, assistant, site director, center director, area manager
Locations:Houston, New York

Find a job now with Knowledge Universe. Click here.

4. Melrose Family Fashions (United Fashions of Texas)

Industry: Retail
Sample jobs: Sales associate
Locations:Houston, San Antonio

Find a job now with Melrose Family Fashions. Click here.

5. Mosaic Sales Solutions

Industry: Retail
Sample jobs: Merchandising specialist
Location:Chicago, Los Angeles

Find a job now with Mosaic Sales Solutions. Click here.

6. Premier Transportation

Industry: Transportation
Sample job titles: Regional truck driver, local truck driver, owner operator
Locations:Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis

Find a job now with Premier Transportation. Click here.

7. Sykes Home Powered by Alpine Access

Industry: Call center, customer service
Sample jobs: customer service representative (entry level, work from home), bilingual Spanish-English customer service
Locations: New York, Tampa

Find a job now with Sykes Home Powered by Alpine Access. Click here.

8. Talmer Bank and Trust

Industry: Finance/banking
Sample jobs: Senior mortgage lender, bank teller, financial consultant
Locations: Troy, Mich., Chicago

Find a job now with Talmer Bank and Trust. Click here.

9. Teavana

Industry: Restaurant/retail
Sample jobs: Retail store manager, barista, tea associate
Location: Greensboro, N.C., Seattle

Find a job now with Teavana. Click here.

10. The Limited

Industry: Women's apparel
Sample jobs: Sales associate, stock associate, floorset associate
Location:New Albany, Ohio

Find a job now with The Limited. Click here.

11. The Select Family of Staffing Companies

Industry: Staffing
Sample jobs: Production, forklift, picker/packer, machine operator
Locations:Buena Park, Calif., Memphis

Find a job now with the Select Family of Staffing Companies. Click here.

12. XPO Logistics Inc.

Industry: Logistics
Sample jobs: Account manager, logistics coordinator, intermodal manager
Locations: Chicago, Salt Lake City

The 10 Best Places To Retire On $75 A Day

Never too early to think about life beyond your career.

• By U.S.News
  

Getty Images/AWL Images RMRestaurants on The Riverwalk San Antonio, Texas.

By Emily Brandon

You don't need a huge nest egg to retire well, especially if you're willing to move to a place with a low cost of living. Relocating to one of these places could help you to get by on a combination of Social Security and a small amount of savings, or allow you to retire younger or maintain a better lifestyle than you could in a more expensive city.

To find places where retirees can live well on less than $75 per day, U.S. News analyzed recently released 2012 Census Bureau data. We looked for places where people age 60 and older spend the least on housing, including rent, mortgage payments and other housing costs, and places where retirees spends less than a third of their income on housing. Among the most affordable cities, we selected places with amenities retirees will need, such as medical facilities, services for seniors and recreation options.

Here are 10 places where it's possible to live well in retirement on less than $75 a day:

Akron, Ohio

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Once known for its rubber production, Akron is now home to the world's largest concentration of polymer research and development, thanks to The University of Akron's College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. Seniors can get discounts to the Akron Art Museum and Akron Symphony Orchestra, or enjoy the 6,600 acres of metropolitan parks for free. The Akron General Medical Center and Summa Akron City and St. Thomas Hospitals are ranked as high-performing medical centers in a variety of specialties including geriatrics. These amenities are coupled with low housing costs. People age 60 and older pay a median of $1,087 per month with a mortgage, $646 in monthly rent or $420 per month if they own their homes debt free.

Augusta, Ga.

Marvin E. Newman/Getty ImagesAugusta, Ga. golf course in autumn.

The best golfers in the world come to Augusta each spring for the Masters Tournament. The low home prices will tempt you to stay. The median monthly housing cost for people age 60 and older is $1,057 among homeowners with a mortgage, just $329 for those who have paid it off and $616 monthly for renters. Located along the Savannah River, this college town is the home of Georgia Regents University, which includes the Medical College of Georgia. Seniors can get discounted admission to the Augusta Museum of History, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson and on boat tours of the Augusta Canal.

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Getty Images/National GeographicChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Chattanooga, Tenn. Memorial to the Battle of Chattanooga overlooks the Tennessee River.

Chattanooga is nearly surrounded by mountains, and the Tennessee River flows right through it, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Retirees can take in these views for a median of just $644 in rent, $1,023 in mortgage payments or $353 monthly without a mortgage. The city operates a fleet of zero-emission electric buses that seniors age 65 and older can ride for just 75 cents each way.

Des Moines, Iowa

Wikipedia CommonsLocust Street looking east from 4th Street toward the Iowa State Capitol in East Village.

Burl Pierce, 74, a retiree in Des Moines, has season tickets to University of Iowa football games and volunteers three days per week at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. "This is my means of helping to expand my knowledge of horticulture, but it's also become rather personal in that you enjoy the camaraderie of the volunteers that you are with," he says. It costs retirees a median of $1,134 in monthly mortgage payments to live in Iowa's state capital. Renters who have paid off their mortgages pay $456 in other monthly housing costs and renters are charged $678. If you're so inclined, you can meet the U.S. presidential candidates when they descend on the state for the Iowa caucus.

Greenville, S.C.

Wikipedia CommonsThe Waterfalls in downtown Greenville.

There's no shortage of free things to do in Greenville. You could take a stroll over the Liberty Bridge that curves over and around Reedy River Falls, ride on the Downtown Trolley or visit the Greenville County Museum of Art, all with no admission fee. Housing for people age 60 and older costs a median of $1,027 with a mortgage, $673 in rent and just $290 monthly for older homeowners without mortgages. "Part of the reason we were able to retire as young as we did is because the general cost of living is so much less in South Carolina than it was in California," says Linda Barnett, 57, a retired financial analyst from California who moved to Greenville in 2012. "The townhouse we have here would have cost three to four times that much in California." Barnett now spends her time volunteering for Meals on Wheels and hiking at nearby Jones Gap State Park.

Little Rock, Ark.

FlickrEast Arkansas farm

Little Rock's Riverfront Park provides 33 acres of parkland along the Arkansas River. Other free things to do include visiting the Arkansas Arts Center and the Historic Arkansas Museum. Retirees who rent pay a median of $627 monthly to live here. Senior homeowners pay a median of $1,064 monthly or $355 without a mortgage. "It's definitely a lot cheaper to live here in Little Rock on the same amount of income than it would be in San Jose," says Cynthia Conger, president of Conger Wealth Management in Little Rock. "An $800,000 home in California would be equivalent to a home that costs $200,000 or less here."

Louisville, Ky.

Getty Images/Flickr RFA night time view of Louisville Kentucky reflecting into the Ohio River.

For a median of just $1,052 in monthly mortgage payments or $595 in rent, you could retire in the hometown of the Kentucky Derby. Costs are even lower – a median of $375 monthly – for people age 60 and older who have paid off their mortgages. Louisville's museum row has institutions dedicated to history, sports, art and science where retirees could spend a relaxing afternoon or find interesting volunteer opportunities. And Kentucky residents age 65 and older can take classes at the University of Louisville tuition free.

Pittsburgh

Dennis Flaherty/Getty ImagesSkyline with Allegheny river

Pittsburgh's many professional teams make this city a sports fan's paradise. "I see almost every sport there is around," says Phil Coyne, 95, a retired machine shop worker who now ushers at 60 to 70 Pirates games each year. "I never miss a game. I try not to." There is also a ballet, symphony and enough museums to occupy everyone who prefers other forms of culture. People age 65 and older ride free on the bus, T or Monongahela Incline, thanks to a program paid for by Pennsylvania Lottery proceeds. Another perk of the city includes access to the UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which is ranked 9th in the nation in geriatrics. Monthly housing prices for seniors are just $1,072 for retirees with mortgages, $422 among people with paid-off houses and $608 for renters.

San Antonio

Getty Images/AWL Images RMRestaurants on The Riverwalk San Antonio, Texas.

There is no state income tax in Texas, and housing is often more affordable than in other parts of the county. Renters age 60 and older paid $671 monthly in 2012. Older homeowners paid a median of $1,184 each month toward their mortgages, which drops to $395 among those without housing debt. But watch out for the property taxes. "We do not have a state income tax, so a lot of the income is derived from property tax, which generally is going to be higher," says John Eaton, a certified financial planner for Cypress Wealth Advisors in San Antonio. "We have a very low cost of living, but if you come here and buy similar-cost housing, your taxes could be much higher."

Syracuse, N.Y.

Wikipedia CommonsOnondaga Lake with the Syracuse skyline in the background.

While summer and fall can be beautiful in upstate New York, Syracuse is famous for its prolific snowfall, which pelts the city each winter. Snow removal and heating bills can be significant. What you won't worry about are other aspects of the cost of living, which are among the lowest in the county. Renters age 60 and older pay a median of $641 monthly, and homeowners pay $1,119 with a mortgage or $472 monthly once they have paid it off. Once you no longer need to worry about getting to work in the morning, you're free to have a second cup of coffee, look out your window at the pillowy snow drifts and think about all the money you're saving by not retiring in a more expensive area.