A recent Deloitte survey found that 42% of people leave their jobs because of feeling burned out. Does this surprise you? Burnout can lead to stress, anxiety, workplace resentment and physical side effects, like high blood pressure and frequent illnesses — even if you’re making good money.

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Research by LinkedIn uncovered the five types of jobs with the highest burnout rates: program and project management, healthcare services, community and social services, quality assurance and education.

If you are currently employed in any of these areas, you might be feeling burned out. Here’s a look at how you can earn a better paycheck with less stress in each of these five categories.

Program and project managers are in high demand, with an estimated 25 million people needed in these roles by 2030. One of the most common factors contributing to burnout in this industry is inadequate support.

With project managers making an estimated $136,438 per year, it can be difficult to leave your position, but one alternative is to become a project management consultant. Not only can you set your own hours and schedule, but the pay is higher, at an estimated $152,458 per year.

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Healthcare services is another industry with a high burnout rate. In fact, 50% of nurses leave the profession within two years, Nurse.org reported. Registered nurses earned an average annual wage of $86,070 in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

One alternative with a better work-life balance and pay is to transition to a private practice. Private practice nurses make an average annual salary between $85,000 and $117,000.

Community and social service jobs have high burnout rates due to limited control over work results. It’s not uncommon to spend hours on a project or case just to have the outcome the opposite of what you intended.

With a median annual wage of $52,000 in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you might decide to leave your position and secure a higher salary. If you like doing good in your community, consider joining a nonprofit as a program director. This position pays an average salary of $89,993 per year and can be secured with a background in community and social services.

Quality assurance can be an emotionally taxing job, increasing the burnout rate. Quality assurance employees earn an average annual salary of $63,816, which may be higher, depending on your industry.

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