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Speaking

Skill

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Quick Facts

Category

Skill

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.5 / 5

Careers Using Speaking

Ranked by how important Speaking is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Management · $104,070/yr

4.9

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $95,770/yr

4.9

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $101,390/yr

4.8

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $45,680/yr

4.8

Clergy

Community and Social Service · $60,820/yr

4.8

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $71,470/yr

4.8

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $94,680/yr

4.6

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $126,650/yr

4.6

Lawyers

Legal · $151,160/yr

4.6

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $72,090/yr

4.6

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $80,190/yr

4.6

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $82,540/yr

4.6

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $76,210/yr

4.6

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Community and Social Service · $58,570/yr

4.5

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $81,500/yr

4.5

Training and Development Specialists

Business and Financial Operations · $65,850/yr

4.4

Coaches and Scouts

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $45,920/yr

4.4

School Psychologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $86,930/yr

4.3

Neuropsychologists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $117,580/yr

4.3

Human Resources Managers

Management · $140,030/yr

4.3

Survey Researchers

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $63,380/yr

4.3

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $97,270/yr

4.3

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $83,460/yr

4.3

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Community and Social Service

4.3

Marriage and Family Therapists

Community and Social Service · $63,780/yr

4.3

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