Careers you can do as a freelancer
Nine hundred and fifty-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 12 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 12 of 20
Mathematician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $126,710
Mathematicians prove theorems and build models to solve problems that other disciplines cannot crack alone. They work…
Media Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Advises clients on media strategy, content creation, and distribution channels to optimize brand visibility and…
Media Programming Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
A media programming director builds and manages broadcast schedules for radio or television stations, coordinating…
Media Technical Directors/Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Media technical directors coordinate crew, equipment, and studio time for television stations, production companies,…
Mediator
Master's Degree · $75,530
Facilitate alternative resolution services for legal disputes by guiding negotiations, enforcing procedural matters,…
Medical Coder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $51,140
Translates patient information into standardized medical codes for billing, data analysis, and record-keeping.
Medical Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Synthesize complex scientific and medical information into clear, concise, and accurate documents for various…
Membership Community Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Builds and manages online communities, providing exclusive content and fostering engagement among members.
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer
High School Diploma · $39,390
Merchandise displayers arrange products, dress mannequins, and rig lighting in retail windows, store interiors, and…
MERN Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops full-stack applications using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js; handles database, API, and UI layers.
Metaverse Creator / Virtual World Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Designs and builds immersive virtual environments and experiences for metaverse platforms. Creates interactive 3D…
Military Senior Executive (Civilian Equivalent - SES)
Master's Degree · $105,770
Serves as a senior civilian executive in the Department of Defense or military branch, managing large programs,…
Mixologist
High School Diploma · $34,340
Mixologists are highly skilled bartenders who specialize in the art of crafting unique and innovative cocktails. They…
Mobile Engineer Cross-Platform
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains mobile applications that run on multiple operating systems (iOS and Android) from a single…
Mobile Home Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,990
Installs, maintains, and repairs mobile homes and prefabricated buildings. This includes tasks such as plumbing,…
Mortgage Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $76,690
Acts as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders, helping clients find the best mortgage products, comparing rates…
Mosaic Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and create mosaic artworks and architectural installations using glass tesserae, smalti, ceramic tiles, stone,…
Motion Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates animations and motion graphics for digital products and marketing materials. Designs transitions,…
Motion Graphics Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Create animated graphics and visual effects for film, television, online content, games, and advertising by combining…
Motion Graphics Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates animated graphics, title sequences, explainer videos, social media animations, and broadcast graphics using…
Movement Coach / Physical Theater Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,310
Trains actors and performers in physical expression, body awareness, and movement techniques (Laban, Viewpoints, Lecoq,…
Movement Director
No Formal Education Needed · $55,310
Choreographs and guides physical performance for actors, dancers, and performers in theatre, film, and live events,…
Multimedia Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates content across multiple media formats including graphics, video, animation, and interactive media for…
Music Directors and Composer
Master's Degree · $73,710
Music directors select repertoire, run rehearsals, and conduct ensembles for concerts, recordings, or theatrical…
Music Label / Record Company CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a record label or music company, overseeing artist development, A&R, distribution, marketing, and music rights…
Music Producer
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Oversee the creative and technical process of recording music. Develop the sonic vision for an album or track, guide…
Music Producer (Recording Studio)
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Oversees the creative and technical aspects of recording music, guiding artists through the recording process,…
Music Teacher
No Formal Education Needed · $46,800
Teaches musical theory, practical skills, and appreciation to students in various educational settings, fostering their…
Musical Instrument Maker (Luthier)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and build stringed instruments including acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, double basses, and mandolins from…
Musical Instrument Retailer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Own and operate a specialist musical instrument shop or work as a specialist instrument sales advisor, providing expert…
Musical Theater Performer
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Performs in musical theater productions combining acting, singing, and dancing, auditioning for and performing roles in…
Musician and Singer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,420
Musicians and singers perform live for audiences and record tracks for broadcast, streaming, and commercial use. The…
Nail Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,760
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Narrow Boat Builder and Canal Boat Fitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Build, fit out, and restore narrow boats and canal boats, combining steel fabrication, joinery, plumbing, and…
Neon Sign Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Design and fabricate neon signs and sculptural neon artworks by hand-bending glass tubing, filling with noble gases,…
Neon Sign Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Fabricate, install, and repair traditional glass neon signs and modern LED neon flex systems for hospitality, retail,…
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
A network and computer systems administrator keeps an organisation's servers, software, and connections running day to…
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reporters gather facts through interviews, public records, and investigation, then write or broadcast stories for…
News Videographer / Video Journalist (VJ)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,990
Shoots and edits video news content for television, web, and social platforms, operating as a visual storyteller who…
Newsletter publisher (paid subscription)
No Formal Education Needed · $45,000 - $55,000 owner take-home/SDE
Newsletter publisher (paid subscription) owns an independent newsletter business funded mainly by paid subscriptions,…
Newsletter Strategist / Newsletter Growth Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Builds and grows email newsletter audiences, developing content strategies, optimizing subscriber acquisition and…
Newsletter Writer / Substack Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes and publishes independent or branded email newsletters covering niche topics, building subscriber audiences…
Newspaper Reporter / Staff Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Researches, interviews sources, and writes news stories on deadline for daily or weekly newspapers, covering beats such…
Next.js Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops full-stack applications using Next.js; handles server-side rendering, API routes, and database integration.
No-code automation agency owner
No Formal Education Needed · $140,000 - $171,100 owner take-home/SDE
No-code automation agency owner owns a consultancy that maps client workflows and implements automations with no-code,…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $78,350
Inspect engineering components, welds, and structures using non-destructive testing techniques including ultrasonic…
Nonprofit Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Guide non-profit organizations in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, and operational…
Notary Public Loan Signing Agent
Associate's Degree · $45,670
Witnesses and certifies signatures on legal documents, specializing in real estate loan closings.
Novelist
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Novelists create original works of fiction, developing characters, plots, and settings. They conduct research, write,…
Observability / Monitoring Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds and maintains observability infrastructure including distributed tracing, metrics collection, log aggregation,…
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