Persuasion Skills and Careers
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
910 occupations report this skill · Category: Transferable Skills · O*NET element 2.B.1.c
Occupations reporting Persuasion
Importance and level are O*NET scale values. Ordered by reported importance. A skill rating does not indicate hiring outcomes.
| Occupation | Importance | Level | National median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 1.9 | 1.5 | $51,120 |
| Tire Builders | 1.9 | 1.4 | $57,390 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | 1.9 | 1.5 | $39,280 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 1.9 | 1.8 | $50,690 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1.8 | 1.3 | $39,150 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 1.8 | 1.5 | $36,670 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 1.8 | 1.3 | $35,060 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | 1.6 | 0.6 | $72,420 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1.6 | 0.6 | $36,280 |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.6 | 1.4 | $39,530 |
Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.