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These 58 workplace stress statistics highlight the pressing importance for businesses to allocate resources towards stress resilience training initiatives. These statistics are not mere numbers; they reflect an escalating trend that influences productivity, employee welfare, and the general health of organizations.
The demand for efficient stress coping mechanisms is increasingly crucial, and the statistics undeniably indicate that prioritizing stress resilience can result in stronger, more involved, and more efficient teams.
Key Stress Statistics
94% of workers report feeling stress at work.
55% of Americans are stressed during the day.
Around 1 million Americans miss work each day because of stress.
63% of U.S. workers report they’re ready to quit their job to avoid work-related stress.
Around 33% of people report feeling extreme stress.
The number of stressed people out of 143 countries globally is 35%.
Stress, anxiety, and depression cost the global economy around $1 trillion in lost productivity.
77% of people report feeling stress that affects their physical health negatively.
73% of people report feeling stress that impacts their mental health negatively.
49% of adults report their behavior being negatively affected by stress.
21% of respondents report increased tension in their bodies due to stress.
20% report “snapping” or getting angry quickly due to stress.
20% report unexpected mood swings due to stress.
17% report yelling or screaming at a loved one due to stress.
Workplace Stress Statistics
76% of workers in the U.S. report that stress from work affects their personal relationships negatively.
31% of men and women handle stress from work by consuming more caffeine.
27% of workers handle stress by smoking.
25% of workers handle stress by exercising more frequently.
U.S. businesses suffer $51 billion of depression-induced absenteeism costs annually.
The main causes of workplace stress:
40% of workers report their previous job was very stressful.
25% of workers report feeling like screaming or yelling because of job stress.
10% of workers are worried about an individual at work they think might become violent.
9% of workers are aware of a violent act or an assault at work.
18% report having experienced someone at work intimidating or threatening them verbally in the last year.
62% of workers end the day with work-related neck pain.
More than 50% of respondents report frequently spending 12-hour days on work-related projects.
More than 50% report frequently skipping lunch due to job demands.
2% of respondents report having actually struck someone at work.
34% report having trouble sleeping due to work-related stress.
44% report stressed-out eyes.
12% report feeling pain in their hands.
12% report calling in sick due to their stress from work.
Top Causes Of Workplace Stress
Stress Levels By Job Title & Industry
Public relations executive: $111,280 median salary (high stress)
Police officer: $62,960 median salary (high stress)
Broadcaster: $62,960 median salary (high stress)
Firefighter: $49,080 median salary (high stress)
Airline pilot: $111,930 median salary (high stress)
Event coordinator: $48,290 median salary (high stress)
News reporter: $39,370 median salary (high stress)
Enlisted military personnel (3 or 4 years): $26,802 median salary (high stress)
Operations research analyst: $81,390 median salary (low stress)
Diagnostic medical sonographer: $71,410 median salary (low stress)
Compliance officer: $67,870 median salary (low stress)
Audiologist: $75,920 median salary (low stress)
University professor: $76,000 median salary (low stress)
Medical records technician: $67,870 median salary (low stress)
Jeweler: $37,960 median salary (low stress)
Hair stylist: $25,850 median salary (low stress)
Most Stressful Industries
Marketing & Advertising: 3.84 average days of stress per week
Arts, Recreation, & Entertainment: 3.41 average days of stress per week
Retail & Wholesale: 3.39 average days of stress per week
Telecommunications: 3.38 average days of stress per week
Public Safety & Military: 3.35 average days of stress per week
At Coherent Culture, we are dedicated to helping leaders and their teams thrive through our stress resilience training programs.
Ready to build resilience and manage stress more effectively? Book a free consultation call with our team at Coherent Culture and start your journey to a more resilient you today.
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