12 high-paying jobs for people who love to talk by Jacquelyn Smith on Aug 26, 2016, 11:39 AM Advertisement
 Being a Chatty Cathy isn't always a bad thing — especially if you're an eloquent speaker. Turns out a lot of lucrative jobs require strong verbal communication skills. So, all you articulate chatterboxes out there may be able to cash in on your gabbiness. Business Insider recently combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' website to find positions with a median annual salary of over $70,000 that require strong "oral expression" skills. O*NET ranks how important "the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand" is in any job, assigning each an "oral importance importance level" between 1 and 100. Here are 12 high-paying positions with an importance level of 90 or higher: SEE ALSO: 14 high-paying jobs for people who love math Counseling psychologists They assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation — and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. While listening is a very important skill in this job, speaking is imperative, as well. Median annual salary: $70,580 "Oral expression" importance level: 91
Air traffic controllers They control air traffic on and within the vicinity of an airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. They also authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety. To do this job, you need to be comfortable speaking — and must be able to do so clearly. Median annual salary: $122,950 "Oral expression" importance level: 91
Health specialties professors They teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Like all teachers and professors, they need to be comfortable speaking to groups of people and must have the ability to explain concepts and ideas clearly. Median annual salary: $90,840 "Oral expression" importance level: 91
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