The 7 best jobs for anyone who hates talking to people

If you're not a big talker, there's nothing wrong with that. However, it's important that you land in a working environment where you're comfortable.

What jobs will allow you to take care of business without having to talk to people all day long?

To find out, we scoured the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs.

O*NET ranks how important communication is to the job on a scale between 1 and 100, with a higher number indicating communication is more important.

We averaged the scores of the jobs that don't require extensive communication with supervisors, peers, or subordinates over the phone, in writing, via email or in person with the jobs that don't necessitate much communication with individuals and entities outside of your organization.

Each of these positions has an averaged communication score of 41 or less and has a median annual salary of more than $40,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

4 (tie). Tire builders

Median salary: $41,680

Communication importance level: 41

Tire builders manage machines that create tires.

4 (tie). Wood patternmakers

Median salary: $46,510

Communication importance level: 41

Wood patternmakers plan and construct wooden sectional patterns, in order to form castings.

3. Underground mining loading machine operators

Median salary: $53,420

Communication importance level: 40

Underground mining loading machine operators load materials into mine cars, shuttles, conveyors, or other mining equipment.

2 (tie). Chemical plant and systems operators

Median salary: $59,920

Communication importance level: 39

Chemical plant and systems operators manage chemical processes.

2 (tie). Rail car repairers

Median salary: $55,000

Communication importance level: 39

Rail car repairers fix and maintain various rail cars, including cars used in mining and mass transit.

2 (tie). Mining roof bolters

Median salary: $56,780

Communication importance level: 39

Mining roof bolters work in mines and install roof support bolts.

1. Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders

Median salary: $41,040

Communication importance level: 31.5

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders operate furnaces and supervise the melting and refining of metal.

The 7 best jobs for anyone who hates talking to people

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