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 14 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 14 of 20
Poet, Lyricist, and Creative Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Poets, lyricists, and creative writers produce original poems, lyrics, scripts, and essays for publishers, musicians,…
Political / Public Opinion Pollster
Master's Degree · $69,460
Designs and conducts public opinion polls and political surveys, analyzing voter attitudes, issue positions, and…
Pool Service Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, managing water chemistry, equipment…
Pop-up Retail Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,520
Conceive, launch, and operate temporary retail experiences in non-traditional spaces, including pop-up shops, market…
Post-Production Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,570
Assists post-production teams with organizing footage, managing media, and preparing projects for editing. This role…
PPC / SEM Specialist (Paid Search Manager)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other search platforms, optimizing bids,…
PPC Specialist / Paid Search Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Bing, and social platforms, optimizing bids, keywords,…
PR and communications consultancy owner
No Formal Education Needed · $140,000 - $171,100 owner take-home/SDE
PR and communications consultancy owner owns a communications consultancy, advises organizations on reputation and…
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $49,630
Apply data analytics, GPS technology, and remote sensing to optimise crop production and resource use. Analyse soil…
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and analyzes pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and boilers for process industries, ensuring…
Pricing Research Analyst / Pricing Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts pricing research using Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger, conjoint, and elasticity modeling to optimize pricing…
Principal Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Top-tier individual contributor who sets technical strategy at the organizational level, solves the hardest engineering…
Print Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Print journalists research, write, and edit news stories, articles, and features for newspapers, magazines, and online…
Printmaker
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Create original fine art prints using traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques including etching,…
Private counselling or therapy practice owner
Master's Degree · $49,500 - $60,500 owner take-home/SDE
Private counselling or therapy practice owner owns a solo or group mental-health practice, providing therapy or…
Private Equity / Venture Capital Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Leads a private equity or venture capital fund, overseeing investment strategy, deal sourcing, portfolio management,…
Private physiotherapy practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $204,500 - $249,900 owner take-home/SDE
Private physiotherapy practice owner owns a physical therapy practice, treating patients or supervising clinicians…
Process Improvement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes and improves organizational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Identifies…
Producer and Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.…
Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Combines UX research, UI design, and product thinking to own the end-to-end design of digital products from concept…
Product Designer - Mobile
Certificate or Vocational Training · $104,000
Specializes in designing mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Focuses on touch interactions, mobile…
Product Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Owns end-to-end design for digital products, combining UX research, interaction design, and visual design to ship…
Product Marketing Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops positioning, messaging, competitive intelligence, and go-to-market strategies for technology products,…
Production Assistant
High School Diploma · $59,570
Facilitates daily operations and logistics for film, television, or event productions, ensuring smooth execution of…
Production Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs the visual concept for film, television, or theatre productions by establishing styles for sets, locations,…
Production Designer (Film/TV)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Production Designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television, or stage production. They create the…
Professional Dancer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $51,580
Professional dancers perform in various settings, including theatrical productions, music videos, and live events. They…
Professional Golf Instructor / PGA Professional
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,320
Teaches golf technique, course management, and mental game to players of all levels, managing golf operations,…
Programmatic Media Buyer / Programmatic Advertising Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages programmatic display, video, and connected TV advertising campaigns through DSPs, optimizing audience…
Property Appraiser
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Evaluates real estate and tangible personal property to determine its market value. Appraisers conduct thorough site…
Property Inspector / Building Inspector (Real Estate)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $74,690
Conducts pre-purchase and periodic property inspections, evaluating structural integrity, building systems, pest…
Property management company owner
High School Diploma · $150,300 - $183,700 owner take-home/SDE
Property management company owner owns a firm that manages rental properties for clients, handling leasing, rent…
Property Valuer / Certified Valuer
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Provides independent property valuations for residential and commercial assets, assessing market value for mortgage…
Props Master / Props Designer
No Formal Education Needed · $75,240
Sources, builds, and manages all properties (hand props, set dressing, furniture) for theatrical and film productions,…
Prototyper
Certificate or Vocational Training · $104,000
Creates interactive prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate design ideas. Uses prototyping tools and code to build…
Public Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Public relations specialists draft press releases, pitch journalists, and manage social media accounts to shape how the…
Public Relations Specialist (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Develop and execute strategic communication plans to shape and maintain a positive public image for technology…
Publication / Editorial Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Designs layouts for magazines, books, newspapers, annual reports, and digital publications, combining typography,…
Puppeteer / Puppet Designer
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Creates and performs with puppets for theater, television, film, and educational programming, designing and building…
Python Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services and APIs using Python; builds scalable systems with frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
Qualitative Research Director
Master's Degree · $78,760
Leads qualitative research programs including focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnography, and online communities,…
Quantitative Research Manager
Master's Degree · $78,760
Designs and manages large-scale quantitative research studies including surveys, conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, and brand…
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $78,740
Manages all costs relating to construction projects from feasibility through completion, providing cost planning, bills…
React Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds interactive user interfaces using React; manages component state, lifecycle, and performance optimization.
React Native / Cross-Platform Mobile Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks, delivering native-quality…
Real Estate Agent
High School Diploma · $52,830
Helps clients buy, sell, or rent residential and commercial properties, providing market analysis, property showings,…
Real Estate Attorney / Property Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Provides legal counsel on real estate transactions, disputes, and development, handling purchase agreements, title…
Real Estate Auctioneer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,830
Conducts property auctions for residential and commercial real estate, managing bidding processes, creating competitive…
Real Estate Brokerage CEO / Managing Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a real estate brokerage firm, overseeing agent recruitment, transaction management, market strategy, compliance,…
Real Estate Coach / Trainer
No Formal Education Needed · $69,280
Provides coaching, training, and mentorship to real estate agents and teams, teaching sales techniques, lead…
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