Radiologist is the No. 1 high-paying job for introverts in 2025, list says
Radiologist is the No. 1 high-paying job for introverts in 2025, according to recently published research from Resume Genius.
The job-hunting website created its top 10 using salary figures and industry growth projections. Radiology leads the way with median annual compensation of $353,960, about 32,000 positions in the U.S., and projected growth of 3% through 2033.
Medical imaging lands ahead of others including natural sciences manager at No. 2 ($169,120/8%), computer and information research scientist ($157,160/26%), and physicist/astronomer ($149,530/7%).
“As a radiologist, you’ll use machines like X-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds to help find and treat injuries and diseases inside the body,” writer Nathan Soto notes. “Most of your work will involve carefully studying these images on your own while having brief interactions with patients and other doctors, giving you plenty of quiet, focused time. This makes it a great role if you prefer working on your own without needing to be social all the time.”
Forbes also picked up the list on Thursday, highlighting radiology’s “increasingly strong” potential for remote or hybrid work. The publication touted the “balance” found in medical imaging, with a chance to meaningfully impact patients’ lives but without the “constant face-to-face interaction.”
“Much of your work happens in reading rooms where quiet concentration is not just allowed but essential for accurate diagnosis,” Senior Contributor Caroline Castrillon writes for Forbes. “Your introverted tendency toward deep observation serves as a professional advantage here. The best part is that the ability to notice minute details can literally save lives.”
Resume Genius gathered its data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their search focused on four factors: autonomy, social interaction, salary, and job opportunities, according to the study methodology. The authors used a five-point scale to measure how much independence and interaction each job offers, using O*NET data and Glassdoor reviews. Resume Genius excluded jobs with less than 3% growth potential, rated below a 3 on their scale, and with a median salary under $48,060.
“While our research team made efforts to ensure objectivity and thoroughness in the selection process, we acknowledge that there’s no single unit for measuring introversion, and that there may be subjective interpretations of traits and preferences when identifying ‘introvert-friendly’ occupations,” the analysis notes.
Marty Stempniak has covered healthcare since 2012, with his byline appearing in the American Hospital Association's member magazine, Modern Healthcare and McKnight's. Prior to that, he wrote about village government and local business for his hometown newspaper in Oak Park, Illinois. He won a Peter Lisagor and Gold EXCEL awards in 2017 for his coverage of the opioid epidemic.