Montana’s Most Stressful Job Revealed. Agree Or Disagree?

Work can be a stressful thing.

Of course, much of that depends on your profession, and let's be honest, some jobs are more stressful than others. I would think any job working with the public would be stressful just because people seem to be a little more vocal these days. Oh, and more rude. Definitely more rude.

I would also think something like being an Air Traffic Controller would be stressful. I mean, really, any job where people's lives are dependent on your choices seems super stressful.

So, what about Montana? What are the most stressful jobs here in Big Sky Country?

Before we list the most stressful jobs, let's take a look at the most dangerous jobs you can have here in the Treasure State.

What are Montana's most stressful jobs?

According to the folks at The Leaders Institute, when it comes to stressful jobs, the number one most stressful job in Montana just might surprise you. Before we reveal the most stressful job in Big Sky Country, check out some of these other jobs that have a high stress level.

• Derrick Operators for Gas and Oil - working in the oil and gas fields can be dangerous and stressful. According to the data, the median salary is just over $62k a year, and the stress level is at 76.21 out of 100.
• Firefighters - Montana has its share of fires, especially forest fires. According to the numbers, being a Montana firefighter is a very stressful job. With a median salary of $59k and a stress level of 75.88 out of 100.

What is the most stressful job in Montana?

So, which job is the most stressful? Something to do with the outdoors? A lumberjack? Snowplow Driver? A surgeon?

Actually, no. According to the data, the most stressful job you can have in Montana is a flight attendant.

Flight attendants make a median salary of just over $67k and have a stress level of 80.92 out of 100. I'll be honest, flying at high altitude with people who have attitudes doesn't sound particularly enjoyable. I mean, I get it might seem glamorous to be flying to Paris or London or some exotic place.

The truth is, most flight attendants are flying to everyday places and having to put up with folks complaining the whole way there.

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