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 15 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 15 of 20
Real Estate Consultant / Advisory
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Provides strategic advisory services to real estate investors, developers, and corporations on market strategy,…
Real Estate Developer / Property Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Conceives, finances, and manages real estate development projects from land acquisition through construction to sale or…
Real Estate Investment Sales Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Specializes in the sale of income-producing investment properties including apartment buildings, office towers, and…
Real Estate Investor
No Formal Education Needed · $102,740
Acquires, manages, and sells real property assets to generate returns through rental income, capital appreciation, or…
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies for real estate agencies, developers, and property portfolios, managing…
Real Estate Photographer / Videographer
No Formal Education Needed · $44,660
Creates professional photography, video tours, drone footage, and virtual content for property listings, helping agents…
Real Estate Team Leader / Rainmaker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a high-performing real estate sales team, generating leads, mentoring agents, managing team operations, and…
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $58,650
Manages the administrative and compliance aspects of real estate transactions from contract to closing, coordinating…
Real Estate Virtual Assistant / Admin
High School Diploma · $47,540
Provides remote administrative support to real estate agents and teams, handling lead follow-up, CRM management, social…
Real-Time / Streaming Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Recording studio owner
No Formal Education Needed · $180,000 - $220,000 owner take-home/SDE
Recording studio owner owns and operates a recording facility, selling studio time and production services while…
Red Team Operator / Offensive Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Conducts advanced adversary simulation exercises against enterprise environments, emulating real-world threat actors to…
Refrigeration Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Reiki Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $115,210
Provide energy healing sessions using the Reiki system of hands-on and distance healing, supporting clients' physical,…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Removal and Moving Specialist
High School Diploma · $40,240
Pack, load, transport, and unpack household or commercial goods for customers moving home or office, providing a…
Renewable Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advise clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, assisting organizations in…
Residential Property Manager
High School Diploma · $69,990
Manages residential rental properties on behalf of owners, handling tenant screening, lease administration, rent…
Retail / Store Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs retail environments, store layouts, and branded commercial spaces that optimize customer flow, merchandise…
Rigger
High School Diploma · $62,640
Move heavy equipment and materials using cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices, ensuring safety and stability.
Rigger and Lifting Operations Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,640
Plan and carry out lifting operations using cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment to move heavy loads safely in…
Risk and Compliance Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Evaluates an organization's compliance with internal policies and external regulations, identifying potential risks.
Road Haulage Owner-Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,640
Own and operate a road haulage business, driving your own HGV to transport goods for clients while managing all aspects…
Rope Access Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Access difficult-to-reach structures using industrial rope access techniques to carry out inspection, maintenance,…
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…
Rotoscope Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Traces and isolates elements in footage frame-by-frame for VFX work. Creates precise masks and mattes for compositing…
Ruby on Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails framework; emphasizes rapid development and convention over configuration.
Ruby on Rails Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails, handling full-stack development, database design, API development, and…
Rust Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
SaaS founder (B2B)
No Formal Education Needed · $72,000 - $88,000 owner take-home/SDE
SaaS founder (B2B) builds, sells and operates a subscription software company for business customers, owning product…
Saddler and Harness Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,570
Design and craft saddles, bridles, harnesses, and equestrian accessories using traditional saddlery techniques…
Sales Trainer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Develops and delivers training programs to sales teams, focusing on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer…
Salesforce Developer / Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops custom applications and integrations on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and…
SAP ABAP Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and customizes SAP enterprise systems using ABAP, SAP Fiori, and SAP HANA, building business-critical…
SAP Basis Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Manages SAP system infrastructure including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, transport…
SAP BW/BI Consultant (Business Warehouse)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Designs and implements SAP Business Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions including data modeling, ETL…
SAP Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Implement, configure, and optimize SAP software solutions by analyzing client business processes, identifying gaps, and…
SAP FICO Consultant (Finance & Controlling)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Configures and implements SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules to support general ledger, accounts…
SAP Functional Consultant (MM/SD/PP/WM)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Configures and customizes SAP modules including Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, and…
SAP Integration Specialist (PI/PO/CPI)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and implements SAP integration solutions using Process Integration, Process Orchestration, and Cloud Platform…
SAP Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages end-to-end SAP implementation and upgrade projects including scope definition, resource planning, timeline…
SAP S/4HANA Migration Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Leads the technical and functional migration of legacy SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA, managing data conversion, custom…
SAP Solution Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures spanning multiple modules and integrations, ensuring technical…
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant (HCM)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Implements and configures SAP SuccessFactors cloud HCM modules including Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance, and…
Scenic Designer / Set Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs the physical environment of theatrical productions, creating set designs through models, renderings, and…
Science / Health Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers scientific research, medical breakthroughs, public health issues, and environmental science for general…
Science Communicator / Science Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Translates complex scientific research into accessible content for public audiences through journalism, social media,…
Science Editor
Master's Degree · $77,920
Edits scientific manuscripts and publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards. This…
Scientific Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Ensures the clarity, accuracy, and integrity of scientific publications by reviewing, editing, and refining manuscripts…
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