If you’re introverted, you might not want a job that requires constant meetings or working in large groups of people.
While some jobs might be more tailored to extroverts, dozens of high-paying roles allow introverts to leverage their natural tendencies and unique strengths.
Resume Genius recently curated a list of 15 high-paying jobs with strong job growth projections that are well-suited for introverts.
To compile the list, researchers looked at recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and O*NET Online and identified roles that are compatible with common introverted traits and preferences including creative thinking, deep engagement, autonomy and meaningful interactions. Then, Resume Genius picked out jobs that paid a minimum annual salary of $56,240 and had strong 10-year outlooks, according to BLS data.
Whether you’re someone who prefers to work in quiet environments or simply want the flexibility to work independently, consider pursuing one of these careers:
1. Database architect
Median annual salary: $134,870
2. Software developer
Median annual salary: $127,260
3. Actuary
Median annual salary: $113,990
4. Information security analyst
Median annual salary: $112,000
5. Data scientist
Median annual salary: $103,500
6. Computer systems analyst
Median annual salary: $102,240
7. Mechanical engineer
Median annual salary: $96,310
8. Digital (UX) designer
Median annual salary: $83,240
9. Technical writer
Median annual salary: $79,960
10. Occupational health and safety specialist
Median annual salary: $78,570
11. Accountant and auditor
Median annual salary: $78,000
12. Market research analyst
Median annual salary: $68,230
13. Film and video editor
Median annual salary: $63,520
14. Millwright
Median annual salary: $59,470
15. Graphic designer
Median annual salary: $57,990
While jobs in tech or finance are big draws for introverts, as these industries are conducive to introverted tendencies such as independent work and creative problem-solving, other non-tech roles are…
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