The 10 best jobs for introverts

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About half the population is made up of introverts — those who get their energy from within. Yet, according to PayScale, our world is largely "designed for extroverts" — those who are energized by being around other people. 

"Crucial aspects of career advancement, from networking to public speaking, can feel like insurmountable hurdles for those of us who gather energy from time spent alone," PayScale says. "However, introverts excel in jobs that reward their unique abilities."

PayScale sifted through its database to find jobs that don't require a great deal of interaction with others. Here are 10 of them:

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10. Social media manager

Median annual pay: $46,400

PayScale says: "Introverts don't dislike people, they just get exhausted by constantly being around them. But since social media managers specialize in virtual interaction, their work is perfect for introverts. Social media managers interact with thousands of Twitter followers and Facebook fans without having too many people invade their bubble."

 

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9. Small-engine mechanic

Median annual pay: $30,000

PayScale says: "It's hard to socialize when you have your head buried in an engine, so working as a small-engine mechanic deserves a spot on our list of best careers for introverts. This job requires very little interaction with others, but only pays about $30,000 a year, resulting in it coming in number nine on our list."

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8. Forester

Median annual pay: $47,540

PayScale says: "Foresters spend their time communing with nature instead of communicating with crowds, making it the perfect job for an outdoorsy introvert. This job, which is overwhelmingly held by men (92% of foresters are male), involves plenty of time alone while maintaining and studying parks, forests, lakes, and other nature-rich areas."

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