3. Lawyer
Median Income: $115,820
Despite all the jokes about lawyers, their job is a highly demanding one. Dealing with people at their worst can take its toll on a human psyche, even without the added responsibility of representing them in court. Add the long hours, massive paperwork that has to be flawless and demanding bosses and judges, and you get the picture what a lawyer’s typical day looks like. Now, let’s see the number one on our list of top 20 most stressful jobs in America.