Remote-friendly careers
Five hundred and thirty-three careers where the work can be done fully or mostly remote, careers where the underlying work can be done from anywhere, including the fully remote, mostly remote and remote-friendly roles drawn from the live career data. 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.
533 careers in Remote-friendly careers
2D Animator / Character Animator
Bachelor's degree (Animation/Fine Arts) · $75,000
Creates frame-by-frame or rigged 2D animations for film, television, games, advertising, and digital media, bringing…
3D Designer / 3D Artist
Bachelor's degree (3D Design/Animation/Fine Arts) · $78,000
Creates three-dimensional digital models, environments, and visualizations for product design, architecture,…
Accessibility Designer (Inclusive Design)
Bachelor's degree (Design/HCI; IAAP certification valued) · $110,000
Specializes in designing inclusive digital experiences that are accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring…
Accessibility Engineer (A11y)
Bachelor's degree · $125,000
Ensures software applications are accessible to users with disabilities by implementing WCAG standards, building…
Account Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related field · $72,000
Manages ongoing client relationships, ensures customer satisfaction, identifies upsell opportunities, and serves as the…
Accountants and Auditors
Bachelor's degree · $81,680
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate…
Actors
Less than High School · $33,473
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information,…
Actuaries
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct…
Advertising Effectiveness Researcher
Master's in Marketing, Statistics, or Media Studies · $92,000
Measures the impact of advertising campaigns across media channels using pre/post testing, brand lift studies,…
Affiliate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business) · $75,000
Manages affiliate and partner marketing programs, recruiting affiliates, negotiating commissions, tracking performance,…
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle…
Agricultural Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Cultivate relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses to promote and sell products such as seeds,…
AI Content Strategist / AI-Assisted Content Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Communications/CS) · $90,000
Develops content strategies that leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.) for content creation, editing, and…
AI Engineer
Master's in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field · $155,000
Builds and deploys artificial intelligence systems, integrating machine learning models into production applications…
AI Prompt Designer / AI Experience Designer
Bachelor's degree (HCI/Design/Cognitive Science) · $130,000
Designs human-AI interaction experiences including prompt interfaces, AI output presentation, trust patterns, and…
AI-Assisted Journalism Specialist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Computer Science or Data Science; hybrid background essential · $78,000
Integrates artificial intelligence tools into newsroom workflows including automated reporting, AI-assisted research,…
Analytics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Optimize data models, build data pipelines, and ensure data quality and accessibility for analytical purposes by…
Android Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's degree · $132,000
Develops native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, handling architecture, performance, Google Play…
Angel Investor
Bachelor's Degree · Highly variable, depends on investment success and portfolio exits.
Provides capital for startups or entrepreneurs, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Offers…
API Platform Engineer / API Developer
Bachelor's degree · $150,000
Designs, builds, and manages API platforms, gateways, and developer portals, ensuring APIs are performant, secure,…
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Bachelor's Degree · $81,680
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed…
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Bachelor's Degree · $81,680
Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques,…
Art Directors
Bachelor's Degree · $111,040
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting,…
Arts & Culture Critic / Reviewer
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, Art History, or relevant arts discipline · $52,000
Reviews and critiques arts, entertainment, and cultural works including film, theater, music, books, and visual art for…
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Less than High School · $62,360
Compete in athletic events.
Audio and Video Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $54,830
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and…
Audio Journalist / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's in Journalism, Audio Production, or Communications · $52,000
Creates narrative audio journalism pieces for radio, podcasts, and digital platforms, combining interviews, ambient…
Author/Speaker
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful presentations to inform, entertain, or persuade audiences. This role…
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…
Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; vendor certifications (Veeam VMCE, Commvault, Zerto) · $95,000
Designs and manages enterprise backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring business continuity…
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…
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
High School Diploma or GED · $45,000
Provides customer support and resolves issues for a diverse client base, utilizing proficiency in multiple languages.…
Bill and Account Collectors
High School Diploma · $46,040
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties…
Billing and Posting Clerks
Some College · $47,170
Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare…
BIM Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management; BIM certifications · $95,000
Manages Building Information Modeling processes for real estate development and facilities management, coordinating 3D…
Bioethicist / Research Ethics Specialist
Ph.D. in Bioethics, Philosophy, or Law; M.D. with ethics training · $85,000
Advises on ethical issues in biomedical research, clinical trials, and healthcare, developing ethics policies and…
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.
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…
Bookkeeper
High school diploma; Associate's in Accounting preferred · $45,000
Maintains accurate financial records by recording daily transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing accounts…
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
High School Diploma · $49,210
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine…
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 Tracking Researcher
Bachelor's in Marketing or Statistics; Master's preferred · $85,000
Designs and manages continuous brand health tracking programs measuring awareness, consideration, preference, 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…