As reported on CNBC and based upon a review by CareerCast.com real estate agents are on the list of most stressful jobs.

CareerCast.com add::

“The slowly improving housing market puts real estate agents in a lower stress position than they were last year, says Tony Lee. However, their incomes are based on commission, and there is uncertainty regarding future sales and job availability . Real estate agents also work long, erratic hours, spending much of their time showing properties to clients. They must be extremely independent, and able to handle sales quotas and deadline pressures. As a result, real estate agent is considered the 10th most stressful job this year.”

They looked at 11 different factors ranking 200 professions by how significantly these demands factor into the average workday. Factors include:

• work environment
• job competitiveness
• physical demands
• deadlines
• on-the-job dangers and
• the job’s growth potential.

Here is the list:

10. Real Estate Agent – Stress score: 38.57 – Average annual salary: $53,100 – Hours per day: 9.5
9. Emergency Medical – Technician Stress score: 39.68 – Average annual salary: $33,020 – Hours per day: Varies
8. Stockbroker – Stress score: 39.70 – Average annual salary: $85,580 – Hours per day: 8
7. Architect – Stress score: 39.93 – Average annual salary: $78,800 – Hours per day: 8+
6. Advertising Account Executive – Stress score: 41.05 – Average annual salary: $97,670 – Hours per day: 9.5
5. Newscaster – Stress score: 43.56 – Average annual salary: $43,270* – Hours per day: 8
4. Photojournalist – Stress score: 47.09 – Average annual salary: $43,270* – Hours per day: Varies
3. Senior Corporate Executive – Stress score: 47.41 – Average annual salary: $167,280 – Hours per day: 11
2. Public Relations Executive – Stress score: 47.60 – Average annual salary: $101,850 – Hours per day: 9
1. Commercial Airline Pilot – Stress score: 59.53 – Average annual salary: $117,060 – Hours per day: 9