8. Physician
Median Income: $187,199
After years of college and training, a physician, that ranks 8th on our list of top 20 most stressful jobs in America is fully capable of resolving almost any medical issue they encounter. Although the pay is quite good and saving people’s lives is often a reward in itself, long hours, highly demanding job, and tragedy they see every day combine to create often unmanageable levels of stress.