The 10 most stressful industries for US workers heading into 2026
Workplace stress is now a widespread issue across US industries, driven by organizational factors rather than individual roles. A Welltory analysis of 2025 data ranked industries by stress intensity, revealing that sectors like leisure and hospitality, professional services, and transportation face the highest strain due to long hours, labor shortages, and inherent risks.
Workplace stress is now a widespread issue across US industries, driven by organizational factors rather than individual roles. A Welltory analysis of 2025 data ranked industries by stress intensity, revealing that sectors like leisure and hospitality, professional services, and transportation face the highest strain due to long hours, labor shortages, and inherent risks.
