{"id":201763,"date":"2024-01-08T00:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T22:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/?p=201763"},"modified":"2024-01-08T00:48:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T22:48:44","slug":"revealed-most-physically-demanding-and-difficult-jobs-in-the-united-states-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2024\/01\/08\/revealed-most-physically-demanding-and-difficult-jobs-in-the-united-states-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: Most Physically Demanding and Difficult Jobs in the United States, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we all know, many individuals spend most of their working days staring at a computer screen. However, there are also those who use a great deal of physical strength due to the nature of their jobs. Recently, CEOWORLD magazine conducted a study to determine the most physically demanding and difficult jobs in America.<\/p>\n

The jobs on this list are ranked based on the level of stamina required, which considers the use of different muscle groups in various jobs. This is measured on a scale of 0 to 100. Some wages are reported as either hourly or salary, as pay systems may vary for certain occupations.<\/p>\n

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  1. Dancers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 81
    \nLevel of stamina required: 66
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $24.49 hourly (annual salary not reported)
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 24.5%<\/li>\n
  2. Athletes and sports competitors
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 72
    \nLevel of stamina required: 57
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $116,930 annually (hourly pay not reported)
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 35.7%<\/li>\n
  3. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 72
    \nLevel of stamina required: 57
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $45,870 annually; $22.05 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 18.9%<\/li>\n
  4. Choreographers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 69
    \nLevel of stamina required: 55
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $49,630 annually; $23.86 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 29.7%<\/li>\n
  5. Firefighters
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 66
    \nLevel of stamina required: 55
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $55,290 annually; $26.58 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.3%<\/li>\n
  6. Derrick operators, oil and gas
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 63
    \nLevel of stamina required: 46
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $52,140 annually; $25.07 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 16.9%<\/li>\n
  7. Manufactured building and mobile home installers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 63
    \nLevel of stamina required: 46
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $35,830 annually; $17.23 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -20.3%<\/li>\n
  8. Structural iron and steel workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 63
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $61,270 annually; $29.46 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.3%<\/li>\n
  9. Stonemasons
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 63
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $50,170 annually; $24.12 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -5.0%<\/li>\n
  10. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 63
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $31,440 annually; $15.11 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 2.3%<\/li>\n
  11. Fallers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 60
    \nLevel of stamina required: 48
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $53,760 annually; $25.85 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -9.1%<\/li>\n
  12. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 60
    \nLevel of stamina required: 46
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $58,960 annually; $28.35 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.0%<\/li>\n
  13. Roofers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 56
    \nLevel of stamina required: 46
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $48,890 annually; $23.51 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 1.4%<\/li>\n
  14. Tree trimmers and pruners
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 56
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $47,450 annually; $22.81 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.4%<\/li>\n
  15. Floor sanders and finishers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 56
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $44,380 annually; $21.34 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 1.6%<\/li>\n
  16. Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 56
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $41,560 annually; $19.98 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -9.8%<\/li>\n
  17. Cement masons and concrete finishers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 56
    \nLevel of stamina required: 41
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $50,900 annually; $24.47 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -3.4%<\/li>\n
  18. Rock splitters, quarry
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 48
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $41,630 annually; $20.02 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.2%<\/li>\n
  19. Commercial divers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $82,010 annually; $39.43 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 14.7%<\/li>\n
  20. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $79,060 annually; $38.01 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.2%<\/li>\n
  21. Roof bolters, mining
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $59,170 annually; $28.45 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -21.5%<\/li>\n
  22. Terrazzo workers and finishers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $58,380 annually; $28.07 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -11.2%<\/li>\n
  23. Drywall and ceiling tile installers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $54,810 annually; $26.35 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.7%<\/li>\n
  24. Massage therapists
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $49,260 annually; $23.68 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 20.0%<\/li>\n
  25. Highway maintenance workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $44,340 annually; $21.32 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 7.1%<\/li>\n
  26. Construction laborers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $44,130 annually; $21.22 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 5.3%<\/li>\n
  27. Fence erectors
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $41,140 annually; $19.78 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -0.5%<\/li>\n
  28. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $34,950 annually; $16.80 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 6.0%<\/li>\n
  29. Forest and conservation workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 45
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $33,690 annually; $16.20 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -3.4%<\/li>\n
  30. Plasterers and stucco masons
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $54,810 annually; $26.35 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.0%<\/li>\n
  31. Carpet installers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $48,710 annually; $23.42 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -9.0%<\/li>\n
  32. Helpers\u2014extraction workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $40,860 annually; $19.65 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 15.5%<\/li>\n
  33. Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $35,280 annually; $16.96 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.1%<\/li>\n
  34. Automotive and watercraft service attendants
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $29,960 annually; $14.40 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -0.4%<\/li>\n
  35. Tank car, truck, and ship loaders
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 41
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $55,330 annually; $26.60 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -2.5%<\/li>\n
  36. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 41
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $27,690 annually; $13.31 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 16.9%<\/li>\n
  37. Foundry mold and coremakers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 37
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $39,980 annually; $19.22 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -11.1%<\/li>\n
  38. Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 37
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $38,580 annually; $18.55 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 1.5%<\/li>\n
  39. Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 53
    \nLevel of stamina required: 36
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $40,050 annually; $19.25 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 4.2%<\/li>\n
  40. Helpers\u2014roofers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 48
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $36,000 annually; $17.31 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 1.9%<\/li>\n
  41. Correctional officers and jailers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 46
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $53,420 annually; $25.69 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -10.3%<\/li>\n
  42. First-line supervisors of correctional officers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $69,750 annually; $33.53 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -5.9%<\/li>\n
  43. Transit and railroad police
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $69,570 annually; $33.45 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.2%<\/li>\n
  44. Rail car repairers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $60,400 annually; $29.04 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.7%<\/li>\n
  45. Wind turbine service technicians
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $58,580 annually; $28.16 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 44.3%<\/li>\n
  46. Tire builders
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $47,840 annually; $23.00 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 8.1%<\/li>\n
  47. Helpers\u2014brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $43,370 annually; $20.85 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: -8.3%<\/li>\n
  48. Helpers\u2014installation, maintenance, and repair workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $35,090 annually; $16.87 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 3.8%<\/li>\n
  49. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 43
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $27,320 annually; $13.14 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 16.4%<\/li>\n
  50. Brickmasons and blockmasons
    \nImportance of having stamina in this job: 50
    \nLevel of stamina required: 41
    \nAverage earnings 2023: $61,430 annually; $29.53 hourly
    \nProjected job growth by 2030: 2.2%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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