Careers you can do as a freelancer
Eight hundred and ninety-four 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 17 of 18 for freelance-friendly careers.
894 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 17 of 18
Technical Consultant
Bachelor's degree · $105,000 - $135,000
Technical Consultants advise clients on how to best use technology to meet their business objectives. They analyze…
Technical Content Writer (B2B / SaaS)
Bachelor's in English, CS, Engineering, or Marketing; technical background or domain expertise essential · $82,000
Translates complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for B2B and SaaS audiences, producing developer…
Technical Recruiter
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Source, attract, and hire software engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals. Build talent…
Technical Writer
Bachelor's in English / Communications / Computer Science · $105,000
Creates technical documentation; communicates complex concepts to developers and users.
Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer
Bachelor's degree (English/CS/Technical Communication) · $100,000
Creates and maintains technical documentation for software products including API references, developer guides,…
Technical Writers
Associate's Degree · $91,670
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist…
Technology Consultant
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Technology Consultants advise organizations on how to best use information technology to achieve their business…
Technology Consultant (Management Consulting)
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $155,000
Advises enterprise clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, system selection, and IT organizational…
Technology Journalist / Tech Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Computer Science, or Technology-related field · $65,000
Covers the technology industry including startups, big tech companies, AI, cybersecurity, and digital culture,…
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $140,910
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services.…
Terrazzo Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Install traditional and modern terrazzo flooring and wall surfaces by mixing marble chips, glass, or mother-of-pearl…
Textile Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Creates original designs and patterns for fabrics and other textile products, blending artistic vision with technical…
Textile Artist and Weaver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $36,000
Design and produce handwoven textiles, tapestries, and fibre art using floor looms, tapestry looms, and hand-weaving…
Textile Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Textile designers create patterns, prints, and structures for woven, knitted, printed, or embellished fabrics. They…
Textile Designer / Surface Pattern Designer
Bachelor's degree (Textile Design/Surface Design/Fine Arts) · $62,000
Creates patterns, prints, and textures for fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, and other surfaces, combining artistic…
Texture Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Create surface details and visual properties for 3D models, characters, and environments in video games, films, and…
Thatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,000
Apply and maintain traditional thatched roofing using water reed, long straw, or combed wheat reed to residential and…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater; MFA strongly preferred) · $78,000
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Theatre Director
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Interpret and stage theatrical productions by guiding actors, designers, and production teams to realise a unified…
Theatre Production Manager
Associate's Degree · $83,153
Oversees the logistical and technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring smooth execution.
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion; MFA strongly valued) · $55,000
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater Design/Lighting; MFA strongly valued) · $58,000
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Makeup Artist / SFX Makeup
Certificate or Associate's degree (Makeup Artistry/Cosmetology) · $48,000
Designs and applies makeup for theatrical, film, and television productions, ranging from beauty and period looks to…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Sound Design; MFA valued) · $55,000
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Thermal Bridge and Airtightness Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Assess and remediate thermal bridges and airtightness defects in new and existing buildings to improve energy…
Think Tank Director / President
PhD or Master's degree (policy/economics/law) · $220,000
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Thought Leadership Strategist / Executive Ghostwriter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, English, or PR; strong writing portfolio essential · $95,000
Develops and executes thought leadership programs for executives and brands, ghostwriting articles, LinkedIn posts,…
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $58,000
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
High School Diploma · $54,980
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a…
Tour Manager (Music / Performing Arts)
No formal degree required (industry experience essential) · $55,000
Manages all logistics of touring productions and music tours, coordinating travel, accommodations, venues, budgets,…
Tour Operator
High School Diploma · $47,000
Tour operators organize and prepare holiday tours, managing logistics and ensuring a seamless travel experience for…
Toy Shop Owner and Specialist Toy Retailer
High School Diploma · $35,000
Own and operate an independent toy shop, curating a distinctive range of educational, creative, and classic toys that…
Toy Shop Owner and Specialist Toy Retailer
High School Diploma · $32,000
Own and operate an independent toy shop, curating a distinctive range of educational, traditional, and specialist toys…
Traditional Sign Writer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,000
Create hand-painted signs, lettering, and decorative artwork for shops, pubs, vehicles, and commercial premises using…
Travel Advisor (Luxury)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Design and book bespoke luxury travel experiences for high-net-worth clients, leveraging deep destination knowledge,…
Trend Forecaster / Futurist
Master's in Futures Studies, Design, Sociology, or Strategic Foresight · $92,000
Identifies and analyzes emerging cultural, technological, and consumer trends to forecast future market shifts,…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's degree (Type Design/Graphic Design; MFA valued) · $85,000
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
TypeScript / Node.js Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Develops server-side applications and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, building scalable backend services, real-time…
UGC Creator / User-Generated Content Strategist
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates authentic, user-style content (short-form video, photos, testimonials) for brands to use in organic and paid…
UI Designer
Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or HCI · $92,000
Designs the visual elements and interactive components of digital products, creating polished interfaces with…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Visual Communication) · $105,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
High School Diploma · $38,820
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
Utility Lineworker
High School Diploma · $70,000
Install, repair, and maintain electrical power systems and telecommunications cables.
UX Designer
Bachelor's in HCI, Design, Psychology, or related field · $98,000
Researches user needs, designs information architectures, and creates wireframes and prototypes to deliver intuitive…
UX Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (HCI/Design/Psychology) · $118,000
Plans and designs user experiences for digital products by conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes,…
UX Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Aligns business goals with user needs by conducting research, analysis, and strategic planning to define the…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's degree (English/Communications/Design) · $105,000
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $105,000
Designs user interfaces and experiences for digital products, conducting user research and usability testing. Creates…