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 2 of 14 for freelance-friendly careers.
687 careers in Freelance-friendly careers, page 2 of 14
Audio Technician (A2)
High school diploma or equivalent, plus vocational training or an associate's degree in audio engineering or a related field. · $55,000 - $65,000
Operates and maintains sound equipment for live events, recordings, broadcasts, and other productions. Responsible for…
Audio Visual Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $55,000
Audio Visual Technicians set up, operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to enhance live events, presentations,…
Audiovisual Technician
Associate's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, maintain, and repair sound and video equipment for live events, such as concerts, sports games,…
Author/Speaker
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful presentations to inform, entertain, or persuade audiences. This role…
AV Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Sets up, operates, and maintains audio and visual equipment for events, presentations, and broadcasts.
Babysitter
High School Diploma · $25,000
Provides attentive care and supervision for children in the absence of parents or guardians, ensuring their safety,…
Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field · $115,000
Designs and implements server-side logic, APIs, databases, and infrastructure that power web and mobile applications at…
Backend Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $135,000
Designs and builds server-side applications, APIs, microservices, and database systems that power technology products…
Behavioral Scientist (Applied)
Ph.D. in Behavioral Economics, Psychology, or Decision Science · $105,000
Applies behavioral economics and psychology principles to design nudges, choice architectures, and interventions that…
Behavioral Specialist
Master's degree · $70,000
Behavioral Specialists assess, develop, and implement behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental…
Bioinformatics Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical…
Biostatisticians
Master's Degree · $125,770
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $150,000
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Blockchain / NFT Media Creator
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Media or Blockchain · $90,000
Creates digital media assets for blockchain and NFT platforms. Develops tokenized video and animation content.
Blockchain Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $190,000
Develops blockchain and cryptocurrency systems; implements smart contracts and distributed ledgers.
Blockchain Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as…
Board Member
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $200,000
Provides strategic oversight and governance to an organization, ensuring long-term success and accountability to…
Board Member / Advisor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to organizations, leveraging extensive experience to advise on critical…
Board Member, Public Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Oversee the strategic direction, governance, and performance of a public corporation, ensuring accountability to…
Board Member, Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Provide strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary accountability as a non-executive or executive board member of a…
Bookkeeper
High school diploma; Associate's in Accounting preferred · $45,000
Maintains accurate financial records by recording daily transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing accounts…
Brand Ambassador
High School Diploma · $55,000
Engages with target audiences to promote products or services, fostering positive brand perception and driving sales…
Brand Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $105,000
Creates and manages brand identity systems for companies. Designs logos, brand guidelines, typography systems, and…
Brand Identity Designer
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Visual Communication) · $90,000
Creates comprehensive brand identity systems including logos, color palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and visual…
Brand Storyteller / Narrative Designer (Marketing)
Bachelor's in Communications, English, Journalism, or Creative Writing; narrative design experience valued · $88,000
Develops and maintains the overarching brand narrative, crafting origin stories, customer journey narratives, and…
Brand Strategist / Digital Brand Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Communications; MBA valued) · $88,000
Develops and manages brand strategy across digital channels, ensuring brand consistency, positioning, messaging, and…
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Bachelor's Degree · $45,680
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other…
Broadcast Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Broadcast Producers oversee the creation of television, radio, or online broadcast content. This involves managing all…
Broadcast Technicians
Associate's Degree · $53,920
Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or…
Building Energy Auditor
Associate's Degree · $72,000
Conduct comprehensive energy audits of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings to identify energy…
Business Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods…
Business Intelligence Developer
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Designs and builds BI solutions including data models, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics platforms that…
Buyer's Agent / Buyer's Advocate
Real estate license required; Bachelor's in Business or related field preferred · $62,000
Represents property buyers exclusively throughout the purchasing process, conducting market research, identifying…
Cabinetmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Designs, constructs, and repairs wooden cabinets, furniture, and fixtures using a variety of materials and tools.…
CAD/CAM Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or Associate's + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
Camera Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions,…
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Associate's Degree · $68,810
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Career Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Provide individual and group career coaching to employees to support career exploration, development planning, job…
Caregiver
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $36,000
Provides assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship to individuals who are elderly, ill,…
Case Study Writer / Customer Story Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or English · $72,000
Interviews customers and writes compelling case studies, success stories, and testimonials that demonstrate product…
Casting Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Film; industry experience essential) · $75,000
Manages the casting process for theater, film, television, and commercial productions, identifying and auditioning…
Caterer
High School Diploma · $55,000
A caterer plans, prepares, and serves food and beverages for events, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences and…
CEO - CleanTech / Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science (MBA common) · $280,000
Leads a clean technology or renewable energy company, overseeing technology development, project deployment, policy…
CEO - Construction / Engineering Firm
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management · $280,000
Leads a construction or engineering company, overseeing project delivery, safety, bidding strategy, client relations,…
CEO - Defense / Aerospace Contractor
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (MBA/MS common; advanced clearance) · $450,000
Leads a defense or aerospace company, overseeing government contracts, advanced technology programs, security…
CEO - Education Technology (EdTech) Company
Bachelor's degree (MBA/EdD common) · $250,000
Leads an education technology company, overseeing product development, school/university partnerships, content…
CEO - Fashion / Luxury Brand
Bachelor's degree (MBA/Fashion Design common) · $350,000
Leads a fashion house or luxury brand, overseeing creative direction, brand positioning, retail operations, and global…
CEO - Financial Services / Banking
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $450,000
Leads a bank, insurance company, or financial services firm, managing regulatory compliance, risk, capital allocation,…
CEO - FinTech Company
Bachelor's degree (MBA/CS/Finance common) · $320,000
Leads a financial technology company, overseeing product innovation, regulatory compliance, banking partnerships, and…
CEO - HealthTech / Digital Health Company
Bachelor's degree (MD/MBA/MS common) · $300,000
Leads a health technology or digital health company, overseeing product development, FDA/regulatory strategy, health…