It’s a fact of life that we’re all different and flourish in different working environments. If you’re someone with a more extroverted personality then there are certain jobs that match your skill set, in fact, we’ve found 13 that we think could be absolutely perfect for you.
To start you off, we’ve explained exactly what extroversion is, before detailing the top jobs for extroverts and what you can expect to be paid.
What is an extrovert?
Extroverts are typically outgoing people who like to be around lots of people. They’re socially confident and enjoy large social gatherings and things like public speaking.
Extroverts also tend to love sharing things about themselves whether that’s chatting about their personal life, relationships, or family, or something they’re passionate about like a hobby or profession.
A recent YouGov survey found that 39% of Americans identify as introverts while 22% identify as extroverts. The rest are either unsure or consider themselves to be an equal mix of both, something referred to as an ambivert.
In the workplace, extroverts thrive in busy office environments and love jobs which involve spending a lot of time working with others or interacting with customers.
Here are some of the roles that best suit extroverts:
Lawyer
Average salary: $102,053
If the idea of standing up in front of a courtroom of people sounds like your idea of fun, then perhaps a role in law is for you.
You’ll need to have the “gift of the gab” and know your stuff too making this an ideal role for extroverts who are more academically inclined.
Normally, it takes about seven years of full-time study to become a lawyer, four years as an undergraduate, and three years of law school so you’ll need the patience to study hard.
Lecturer
Average salary: $54,810
Lecturers love talking about what they’re passionate about, their academic endeavors, and a great lecturer can hold the attention of a room full of college students. You’ll need to be passionate, articulate, knowledgeable, and have that certain something needed to keep people engaged.
It’s not an easy pathway to lecturing. You’ll usually need a PhD and completed postdoctoral study too. In some instances, if you’ve been successful in a career in law, medicine, or business, you might be invited to deliver guest lectures without the need for substantial academic achievements.
Advertising executive
Average salary: $127,830
Advertising may have changed a lot since Mad Men, but this is still a career where big personalities sell.
You’ll often work in an agency and be responsible for producing ad campaigns, developing plans to increase sales, and managing relationships with clients. You’ll need to spend time with lots of different people and be someone who thrives in a busy environment. It can be a lucrative career, with average salaries topping $120k for seasoned professionals, according to the BLS.
Sales manager
Average salary: $130,600
For most introverts, this is the job from hell. Cold calling, building relationships with lots of different people, and doing everything with confidence don’t exactly scream an introverted skill set.
If you’re an extrovert, this is somewhere where you can absolutely thrive. Plus, a lot of sales roles are commission-based or with huge commission-based bonuses, so if you’re good you could bring in the big bucks!
Travel agent
Average salary: $65,548
Extroverts love to travel. It’s an opportunity to meet new people and to practice talking in different languages, what’s not to love?
If you’ve caught the travel bug, then why not make it your full-time job to see the world? As a travel agent, you don’t just book other people’s holidays, you also get to travel the world at substantially reduced rates, perfect if you love meeting new people.
Mechanical engineer
Average salary: $96,310
Engineering might not scream extrovert, and in fact, roles like computer engineering tend to make it onto lists about roles for introverts. However, in a lot of big engineering firms, you’ll be part of huge teams of engineers working on the creation of buildings and products.
Enjoying being part of a team and working with lots of different people, means this is a role that is ideal for extroverts. You’ll either be busy on-site or in the office and never far away from lots of colleagues.
Teacher
Average salary: $62,000
Teachers have to keep the attention of children which is surely one of the hardest jobs out there. You’ll need to be a big personality to survive as an adult in a kid’s world which is why this is a job that is perfect for extroverts.
One thing you will probably miss though is getting energy from interactions with other adults, but luckily the precious time in the staff room between classes will be spent with extroverts who you can bounce off.
Customer service
Average salary: $49,399
It goes without saying that a role that involves talking all day is ideal for extroverts. You could be working on a customer service desk dealing with people face to face, or be based in a large contact center chatting to people on the phone.
If you enjoy helping people, this could be a great role. Plus, if you’re good at it there are loads of promotion opportunities.
Tour guide
Average salary: $45,816
Whether you’re welcoming tourists to your hometown and showing them the sites, or leading overseas trips, tour guiding is perfect if you’re an extrovert.
Love meeting new people, spending time out and about, and sharing facts and stories? Then there really isn’t a role that’s better. Plus, if you work as a tour guide leading trips and holidays you’ll get to travel too!
Events assistant
Average salary: $43,893
If orchestrating memorable experiences and ensuring smooth operations at events is your forte, then an events assistant role might be your ideal fit.
Whether you’re coordinating conferences, weddings, or corporate gatherings, this role thrives on your extroverted nature.
New names, new faces, navigating dynamic environments, and excellent customer service all come naturally to you. You’re a people pleaser who loves a busy work environment!
Physician
Average salary: $229,300
Physicians are people people. They work as part of a huge team at their surgery, hospital, or general practice and meet new people every single day.
To embark on this career journey you’ll need a good head on your shoulders and the ability to learn and retain a lot of information. It’s not an easy path, you’ll spend four years as an undergraduate, do four years at medical school, and then complete a residency training program or fellowship which takes between three to seven years.
But with average salaries for physicians topping the $200k mark, if you want a career that helps and heals people, we think it might still be worth it!
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Human resources officer
Average salary: $70,783
If you’re naturally a diplomatic and caring person who loves fostering professional relationships, then HR could be the perfect career path.
You’ll be passionate about people and creating harmonious work environments and have excellent communication skills.
You might though, need a few introverted skills such as conflict resolution and empathy, so this probably isn’t an ideal role for anyone who is 100% extroverted.
Flight attendant
Average salary: $63,760
If the idea of traversing the skies, connecting with diverse passengers, and ensuring their comfort during flights ignites your enthusiasm, then becoming a flight attendant might be your perfect career choice.
If you love meeting new people, exploring new places, and don’t mind waking up in a new city every day then this could be a role that you’ll flourish in.
As well as being your passengers’ customer service in the sky, you’ll also need to be highly skilled in health and safety, especially for longer-haul flights.
It’s physically demanding, with many cabin crew moving to ground-based roles later down the line.
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