Freelance-friendly careers
Six hundred and eighty-seven careers with strong freelance and independent-work potential, careers with strong potential for freelance, contract and independent work, where the skill set transfers cleanly from a salaried context to one you run yourself. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 10 of 14 for freelance-friendly careers.
687 careers in Freelance-friendly careers, page 10 of 14
Paid Media Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develop, implement, and manage paid digital advertising campaigns across various platforms to drive customer…
Paid Social Media Specialist / Paid Social Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business) · $72,000
Manages paid advertising campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat), optimizing targeting,…
Painter
High School Diploma · $48,660
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painting Contractor
High School Diploma · $65,000
Oversee and execute painting projects for residential and commercial clients, including surface preparation, paint…
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $61,010
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering + USPTO Registration · $105,000
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $160,000
Tests security systems; identifies vulnerabilities through authorized penetration testing.
Penetration Testers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $155,000
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Marketing Manager / Director
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business; MBA valued) · $110,000
Leads performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels, focusing on measurable…
Performance Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Develops and executes digital marketing campaigns across various channels to drive customer acquisition and engagement,…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $33,000
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Personal Trainer
High school diploma; nationally recognized certification required (NASM, ACE, NSCA) · $45,000
Designs and delivers individualized fitness programs, coaching clients on exercise technique, nutrition, and lifestyle…
Pest Control Specialist
High School Diploma or GED · $40,000
Inspects buildings and premises to identify pests, determines the best course of treatment, and applies pesticides or…
Pet Sitter
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $30,000
Provides care for pets in their owners' homes or in a dedicated facility, including feeding, walking, playing, and…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Ph.D. or Master's in Life Sciences · $95,000
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Philanthropic Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Philanthropic Advisors guide individuals, families, and organizations in their charitable giving strategies. They help…
Photo Assistant
High School Diploma · $40,000
Assists photographers on shoots, managing equipment, lighting, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Photo Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Photo editors select, edit, and prepare photographs for publication in various media, ensuring visual quality and…
Photographers
Some College · $42,520
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's…
Photojournalist
Bachelor's in Photojournalism, Photography, or Journalism · $48,000
Captures news events, human stories, and documentary subjects through still photography, working on assignment or…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $115,000
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Playwright / Librettist
Bachelor's degree (Playwriting/English/Theater; MFA strongly valued) · $52,000
Writes original plays, musicals, or opera libretti for theatrical production, developing dramatic narratives, dialogue,…
Plumber
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,000
Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems. Diagnoses and resolves issues in water…
Podcast Content Producer / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or English · $68,000
Develops podcast content strategy, writes episode outlines and scripts, conducts guest research, and shapes narrative…
Podcaster
High School Diploma · $60,000
Creates, produces, and hosts audio content in a serialized format, often distributed online. This involves…
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Bachelor's Degree · $45,680
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Political / Public Opinion Pollster
Master's in Political Science, Statistics, or Public Policy · $82,000
Designs and conducts public opinion polls and political surveys, analyzing voter attitudes, issue positions, and…
Post-Production Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Assists post-production teams with organizing footage, managing media, and preparing projects for editing. This role…
PPC / SEM Specialist (Paid Search Manager)
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business/Analytics) · $68,000
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other search platforms, optimizing bids,…
PPC Specialist / Paid Search Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or related field · $68,000
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Bing, and social platforms, optimizing bids, keywords,…
Pricing Research Analyst / Pricing Strategist
Master's in Economics, Statistics, or Marketing Research · $95,000
Conducts pricing research using Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger, conjoint, and elasticity modeling to optimize pricing…
Principal Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS (MS/PhD common) · $280,000
Top-tier individual contributor who sets technical strategy at the organizational level, solves the hardest engineering…
Print Journalist
Bachelor's degree · $50,000
Print journalists research, write, and edit news stories, articles, and features for newspapers, magazines, and online…
Private Equity / Venture Capital Managing Partner
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $600,000
Leads a private equity or venture capital fund, overseeing investment strategy, deal sourcing, portfolio management,…
Private Investigator
High School Diploma · $60,000
Private investigators conduct investigations for clients, which can include individuals, businesses, or attorneys. They…
Process Improvement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes and improves organizational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Identifies…
Producers and Directors
Bachelor's Degree · $83,480
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.…
Product Designer
Bachelor's in Design, HCI, or related field · $115,000
Combines UX research, UI design, and product thinking to own the end-to-end design of digital products from concept…
Product Designer - Mobile
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $110,000
Specializes in designing mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Focuses on touch interactions, mobile…
Product Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Design/HCI) · $135,000
Owns end-to-end design for digital products, combining UX research, interaction design, and visual design to ship…
Product Marketing Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $130,000
Develops positioning, messaging, competitive intelligence, and go-to-market strategies for technology products,…
Production Assistant
High School Diploma · $55,000
Facilitates daily operations and logistics for film, television, or event productions, ensuring smooth execution of…
Production Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Designs the visual concept for film, television, or theatre productions by establishing styles for sets, locations,…
Production Designer (Film/TV)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Production Designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television, or stage production. They create the…
Professional Dancer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,000
Professional dancers perform in various settings, including theatrical productions, music videos, and live events. They…
Professional Golf Instructor / PGA Professional
Bachelor's degree preferred (PGA PGM program or PAT + Knowledge Test) · $58,000
Teaches golf technique, course management, and mental game to players of all levels, managing golf operations,…
Programmatic Media Buyer / Programmatic Advertising Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business/Analytics) · $78,000
Manages programmatic display, video, and connected TV advertising campaigns through DSPs, optimizing audience…