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 13 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 13 of 20
Opera Singer (Professional)
Master's Degree · $99,420
Performs principal or ensemble roles in opera productions, requiring exceptional classical vocal technique, dramatic…
Operations Research Analyst
Master's Degree · $88,940
Operations research analysts build mathematical models to help organisations solve problems like scheduling, inventory,…
Org Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises organizations on structuring their teams, processes, and culture to optimize performance and achieve strategic…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Organizational Development Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and facilitate organizational development interventions including culture transformation, leadership…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $87,220
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Owner-Operator (Trucking)
High School Diploma · $58,640
Owns and operates a commercial vehicle, managing all aspects of the business including logistics, maintenance, and…
Packaging Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs product packaging including structural design, graphics, typography, and materials selection for consumer…
Paid Media Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develop, implement, and manage paid digital advertising campaigns across various platforms to drive customer…
Paid Social Media Specialist / Paid Social Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages paid advertising campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat), optimizing targeting,…
Painter
High School Diploma · $49,400
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painting and decorating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $290,900 - $355,500 owner take-home/SDE
Painting and decorating business owner owns a painting and decorating contractor, estimating projects, scheduling…
Painting Contractor
High School Diploma · $49,400
Oversee and execute painting projects for residential and commercial clients, including surface preparation, paint…
Papermaker (Hand Papermaker)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Produce handmade paper from plant fibres, cotton rag, and recycled materials using traditional Eastern and Western…
Parquet Floor Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install, sand, and finish solid and engineered parquet, herringbone, and bespoke hardwood floor patterns in…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,160
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,110
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Penetration Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A penetration tester spends their days probing networks, web applications, and services to find security weaknesses…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Penetration testers are paid by organisations to break into their own systems legally, finding weaknesses before real…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Marketing Manager / Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels, focusing on measurable…
Performance Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes digital marketing campaigns across various channels to drive customer acquisition and engagement,…
Permanent Makeup Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Apply semi-permanent cosmetic pigments to enhance facial features including eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips using…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $35,800
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Personal Chef
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,940
Prepare customized meals for private clients in their homes, managing menu planning, grocery shopping, meal…
Personal Trainer
High School Diploma · $47,160
Designs and delivers individualized fitness programs, coaching clients on exercise technique, nutrition, and lifestyle…
Personal training studio owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,500 - $109,300 owner take-home/SDE
Personal training studio owner owns a small training studio, coaching clients or overseeing trainers while managing…
Pest Control Specialist
High School Diploma · $45,250
Inspects buildings and premises to identify pests, determines the best course of treatment, and applies pesticides or…
Pet Groomer
Bachelor's Degree · $35,360
Bathes, brushes, and styles pets to maintain their hygiene and appearance.
Pet grooming business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,600 - $87,500 owner take-home/SDE
Pet grooming business owner owns a storefront or mobile grooming business, delivering or supervising animal grooming…
Pet Sitter
High School Diploma · $35,360
Provides care for pets in their owners' homes or in a dedicated facility, including feeding, walking, playing, and…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Master's Degree · $90,390
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Philanthropic Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Philanthropic Advisors guide individuals, families, and organizations in their charitable giving strategies. They help…
Photo Assistant
High School Diploma · $44,660
Assists photographers on shoots, managing equipment, lighting, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Photo Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Photo editors select, edit, and prepare photographs for publication in various media, ensuring visual quality and…
Photographer
Associate's Degree · $44,660
Photographers make pictures that businesses, families, and publications need, covering product shoots, portraits, and…
Photography studio owner
No Formal Education Needed · $162,000 - $198,000 owner take-home/SDE
Photography studio owner owns a photography business or studio, delivering commissioned work while managing bookings,…
Photojournalist
Bachelor's Degree · $44,660
Captures news events, human stories, and documentary subjects through still photography, working on assignment or…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Pilates Instructor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,160
Teach Pilates method exercises to individuals and groups, using mat and apparatus-based instruction to develop core…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Plant Nursery Owner and Specialist Grower
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,900
Own and operate a specialist plant nursery, growing and selling rare, unusual, and specialist plants to enthusiast…
Plaster Moulder and Ornamental Plasterer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,660
Design and produce ornamental plasterwork including cornices, ceiling roses, columns, and decorative panels for…
Playwright / Librettist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes original plays, musicals, or opera libretti for theatrical production, developing dramatic narratives, dialogue,…
Plumber
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems. Diagnoses and resolves issues in water…
Plumbing and heating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $280,400 - $342,800 owner take-home/SDE
Plumbing and heating business owner owns a plumbing and heating contractor, selling service and installation work,…
Podcast Content Producer / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Develops podcast content strategy, writes episode outlines and scripts, conducts guest research, and shapes narrative…
Podcast network founder
No Formal Education Needed · $230,600 - $281,900 owner take-home/SDE
Podcast network founder builds a portfolio of podcast shows, developing formats, recruiting hosts, selling…
Podcaster
High School Diploma · $47,340
Creates, produces, and hosts audio content in a serialized format, often distributed online. This involves…
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