To determine stress levels, the researchers measured the levels of salivary cortisol, a stress hormone, in the study subjects.

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CareerCast used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census Bureau and trade associations, and measured five criteria: pay, outlook, work environment, stress and physical demands.

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It's important to stress that surface temperatures are naturally higher than the air temperatures measured by weather stations.

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