18 high-paying jobs for people who thrive under pressure

Average salary: $87,450 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 93

Job description: Clinical psychologists work with mental health. They diagnose and treat patients with mental disorders and learning disabilities, as well as cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems. Their services include therapy for individuals, families, and groups.

Average salary: $93,820 (May 2018)

Stress tolerance score: 93

Job description: Funeral services managers oversee the direction, pricing, and planning of funeral services. They also take care of funeral home facilities.

Average salary: $97,170 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 93

Job description: Agents help artists, performers, and athletes find work by connecting them with prospective employers. Sometimes, they help their clients negotiate contracts with employers and navigate relationships with current employers.

Average salary: $87,420 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 94

Job description: Ship pilots are in charge of operating waterborne vessels — ships, ferries, and tugboats.

Average salary: $94,950 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 94

Job description: These first-line supervisors delegate and oversee police and detective work.

Average salary: $237,570 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 94

Job description: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgeries that take inside place inside patients' mouths.

Average salary: $109,820* (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 94

Job description: Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients by performing and ordering tests, making sense of test results, and prescribing medications. Some nurse practitioners teach patients how to prevent diseases.

*This is median annual the salary for "nurse practitioner" according to the BLS.

Average salary: 109,820* (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 95

Job description: Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients by performing and ordering tests, making sense of test results, and prescribing medications. Some nurse practitioners teach patients how to prevent diseases.

*This is the median annual salary for "nurse practitioner" according to the BLS.

Average salary: $174,870 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 95

Job description: Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers fly planes. Some of these planes transport people while others transport cargo.

Average salary: $252,040 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 96

Job description: Surgeons are physicians who perform surgeries.

Average salary:$71,120 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 96

Job description: Transit and railroad police protect people in and enforce rules on transit property, including employees and passengers.

Average salary: $233,610 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 97

Job description: Obstetricians and gynecologists are physicians who care for women, especially women's reproductive systems. They diagnose and treat diseases, help prevent diseases, and guide patients through pregnancy.

Average salary: $109,820* (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 97

Job description: Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients by performing and ordering tests, making sense of test results, and prescribing medications. Some nurse practitioners teach patients how to prevent diseases.

*This is the median annual salary for "nurse practitioner" according to the BLS.

Average salary: $181,040 (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 98

Job description: Nurse anesthetists are responsible for patients who are under anesthesia, from administering the drugs to patient recovery. This includes monitoring the patient's body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate while under anesthesia.

Average salary: $203,450* (May 2019)

Stress tolerance score: 100

Job description: Urologists are physicians who help patients with health issues related to urinary tracts and male reproductive organs.

*This is the average salary for "physicians and surgeons, all other" according to the BLS.