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 16 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 16 of 20
Scientific Illustrator / Medical Illustrator
Master's Degree · $55,490
Creates accurate visual representations of scientific and medical concepts for publications, textbooks, patient…
Screenwriter
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Craft compelling narratives and dialogue for film, television, and other visual media, transforming ideas into detailed…
Scriptwriter (Video / Podcast / Brand Films)
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes scripts for brand videos, explainer animations, podcast episodes, webinars, and brand films, structuring…
Scriptwriter (Video/Motion)
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Writes scripts for video, motion, and interactive media. Develops compelling narratives and dialogue for production.
Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Facilitates agile ceremonies, removes impediments for engineering teams, coaches on agile best practices, and drives…
Sculptor
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Create three-dimensional artworks in stone, metal, wood, clay, resin, and mixed media for gallery exhibition, public…
SD-WAN / Network Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs enterprise-wide network architectures including SD-WAN deployments, SASE frameworks, and hybrid cloud…
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…
Security Systems Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,070
Install, programme, and maintain intruder alarm, CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems in residential,…
Seismic / Earthquake Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Specializes in designing structures to resist earthquake forces, performing seismic hazard analysis, dynamic structural…
Senior Copywriter / Lead Copywriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Leads copywriting projects and mentors junior writers, developing brand voice guidelines, crafting high-stakes campaign…
Senior Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
A Senior Producer oversees the entire production process for various media projects, from conception to delivery. They…
SEO consultancy owner
No Formal Education Needed · $140,000 - $171,100 owner take-home/SDE
SEO consultancy owner owns an SEO consulting business, diagnosing search performance, creating technical and content…
SEO Journalist / Audience Growth Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Combines journalism with search engine optimization to write and optimize news content for discoverability, managing…
SEO Specialist / SEO Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Optimizes website content and technical infrastructure for search engine visibility, managing keyword strategy,…
Serial Entrepreneur
No Formal Education Needed · $105,770
Identify and launch new business ventures driven by innovation and risk-taking, continuously generating ideas and…
Service Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs end-to-end service experiences across digital and physical touchpoints, mapping customer journeys, service…
Session Musician / Pit Orchestra Musician
Bachelor's Degree · $99,420
Performs as a hired instrumentalist for recording sessions, Broadway/theater pit orchestras, live shows, and studio…
Set and Exhibit Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Set and exhibit designers turn scripts and curatorial briefs into three-dimensional spaces for theatre, film, and…
Settlement Officer / Conveyancer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,890
Manages the legal transfer of property ownership, preparing and reviewing conveyancing documents, conducting title…
Shoe Repair and Cobbler
High School Diploma · $37,800
Repairs and restores footwear, extending the life of shoes and boots.
Shoemaker and Cobbler (Bespoke)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,800
Design and construct bespoke shoes and boots on individual lasts made to the precise measurements and foot…
Shopfitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install and fit out the interior of retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and commercial premises, combining carpentry,…
Shopify Developer / E-Commerce Developer
No Formal Education Needed · $92,650
Develops custom Shopify themes, apps, and integrations using Liquid, React, and Shopify APIs, building e-commerce…
Short-Form Video Creator / Content Creator
High School Diploma · $90,360
Creates engaging short-form video content for social media and streaming platforms. Manages content production and…
Short-Form Video Producer / Reels & TikTok Specialist
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Produces short-form video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) for brands, handling concept ideation,…
Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Property Manager
No Formal Education Needed · $69,990
Manages short-term vacation rental properties across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, optimizing pricing,…
Short-term rental portfolio operator
High School Diploma · $108,000 - $132,000 owner take-home/SDE
Short-term rental portfolio operator owns or controls a portfolio of short-term rentals, setting pricing, channel…
Sign Installer
High School Diploma · $62,780
Install and repair various types of signs, including electrical, neon, and large outdoor displays.
Sign Maker and Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $44,650
Design, fabricate, and install a wide range of signage including illuminated fascia signs, built-up lettering,…
Silversmith (Hollowware)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design and fabricate silver and gold hollowware including bowls, jugs, trophies, ceremonial objects, and domestic…
Silversmith and Goldsmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design and fabricate objects in silver and gold including tableware, trophies, presentation pieces, ecclesiastical…
Skip Tracer
Associate's Degree · $51,220
Locates individuals who have absconded on debts or legal obligations using various investigative techniques.
Small Engine Mechanic
High School Diploma · $47,880
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul small engines used in various equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, and…
Smart Contract Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
A Smart Contract Auditor meticulously examines blockchain-based smart contracts to identify vulnerabilities, logical…
Social Commerce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages social commerce strategy including shoppable posts, live shopping events, TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and…
Social Enterprise / B-Corp CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a social enterprise or B-Corporation, balancing profit with purpose, managing impact measurement, stakeholder…
Social Listening / Digital Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Monitors and analyzes social media conversations, online reviews, and digital signals to extract consumer sentiment,…
Social Media Coordinator / Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Executes day-to-day social media activities including content scheduling, community engagement, basic analytics…
Social Media Copywriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes engaging copy for social media posts, captions, ads, and campaigns across platforms, adapting brand voice for…
Social Media Director / Head of Social
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads an organization's social media strategy, overseeing content teams, paid social, community management, influencer…
Social media management agency owner
No Formal Education Needed · $140,000 - $171,100 owner take-home/SDE
Social media management agency owner owns an agency that plans and publishes client social content, manages communities…
Social Media Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand presence, engage audiences, and drive marketing objectives.
Software Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Defines the high-level structure of software systems, making critical technology decisions on architecture patterns,…
Software Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Software developers write code to build programs used in everything from flight booking to traffic systems. They spend…
Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages, frameworks, and…
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Software quality assurance analysts write test scripts, run them against new and updated code, and log every failure in…
Solar Energy Sales Consultant
High School Diploma · $104,920
Educate residential and commercial customers on the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy, conduct site…
Solutions Architect (Cloud/Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs and validates complex technical solutions for enterprise customers, creating architecture diagrams, integration…
Sound Bath Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $115,210
Facilitate immersive sound healing sessions using crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other instruments to guide…
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