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 18 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 18 of 20
Talent Scout
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Identifies, evaluates, and recruits individuals with specific talents or skills for organizations, often in sports,…
Tattoo Artist
High School Diploma · $71,240
Create permanent body art by applying custom and pre-designed tattoo designs to clients' skin using specialized…
Taxidermist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and artistic…
Taxidermist (Professional)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and fine art…
Technical / Chartist Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes price charts, trading volume, and technical indicators to identify trading patterns and generate buy/sell…
Technical Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technical Consultants advise clients on how to best use technology to meet their business objectives. They analyze…
Technical Content Writer (B2B / SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Translates complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for B2B and SaaS audiences, producing developer…
Technical Recruiter
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Source, attract, and hire software engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals. Build talent…
Technical Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Creates technical documentation; communicates complex concepts to developers and users.
Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Creates and maintains technical documentation for software products including API references, developer guides,…
Technology Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technology Consultants advise organizations on how to best use information technology to achieve their business…
Technology Consultant (Management Consulting)
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises enterprise clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, system selection, and IT organizational…
Technology Journalist / Tech Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers the technology industry including startups, big tech companies, AI, cybersecurity, and digital culture,…
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services.…
Tenant Representative / Tenant Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Exclusively represents commercial tenants in lease negotiations, site selection, and workplace strategy, ensuring…
Terrazzo Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $76,170
Install traditional and modern terrazzo flooring and wall surfaces by mixing marble chips, glass, or mother-of-pearl…
Textile Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $46,080
Creates original designs and patterns for fabrics and other textile products, blending artistic vision with technical…
Textile Artist and Weaver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and produce handwoven textiles, tapestries, and fibre art using floor looms, tapestry looms, and hand-weaving…
Textile Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Textile designers create patterns, prints, and structures for woven, knitted, printed, or embellished fabrics. They…
Textile Designer / Surface Pattern Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Creates patterns, prints, and textures for fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, and other surfaces, combining artistic…
Texture Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Create surface details and visual properties for 3D models, characters, and environments in video games, films, and…
Thatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,440
Apply and maintain traditional thatched roofing using water reed, long straw, or combed wheat reed to residential and…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Theatre Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Interpret and stage theatrical productions by guiding actors, designers, and production teams to realise a unified…
Theatre Production Manager
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Oversees the logistical and technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring smooth execution.
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $68,060
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Makeup Artist / SFX Makeup
Certificate or Vocational Training · $97,150
Designs and applies makeup for theatrical, film, and television productions, ranging from beauty and period looks to…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Thermal Bridge and Airtightness Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Assess and remediate thermal bridges and airtightness defects in new and existing buildings to improve energy…
Think Tank Director / President
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Thought Leadership Strategist / Executive Ghostwriter
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Develops and executes thought leadership programs for executives and brands, ghostwriting articles, LinkedIn posts,…
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Title Examiner, Abstractor, and Searcher
High School Diploma · $58,650
Title examiners search public records to build chains of ownership and flag liens, unpaid taxes, or easements that…
Tour Manager (Music / Performing Arts)
No Formal Education Needed · $82,890
Manages all logistics of touring productions and music tours, coordinating travel, accommodations, venues, budgets,…
Tour Operator
High School Diploma · $38,120
Tour operators organize and prepare holiday tours, managing logistics and ensuring a seamless travel experience for…
Toy Shop Owner and Specialist Toy Retailer
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent toy shop, curating a distinctive range of educational, creative, and classic toys that…
Traditional Sign Writer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Create hand-painted signs, lettering, and decorative artwork for shops, pubs, vehicles, and commercial premises using…
Travel Advisor (Luxury)
High School Diploma · $50,160
Design and book bespoke luxury travel experiences for high-net-worth clients, leveraging deep destination knowledge,…
Trend Forecaster / Futurist
Master's Degree · $78,760
Identifies and analyzes emerging cultural, technological, and consumer trends to forecast future market shifts,…
Tutoring centre owner
High School Diploma · $121,300 - $148,200 owner take-home/SDE
Tutoring centre owner owns a tutoring or test-prep centre, selling programs, hiring tutors, managing student schedules…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
TypeScript / Node.js Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops server-side applications and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, building scalable backend services, real-time…
UGC Creator / User-Generated Content Strategist
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Creates authentic, user-style content (short-form video, photos, testimonials) for brands to use in organic and paid…
UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs the visual elements and interactive components of digital products, creating polished interfaces with…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Umpire, Referee, and Other Sports Official
High School Diploma · $40,710
Sports officials referee competitive games, calling fouls and settling disputed plays for leagues from youth recreation…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
Utility Lineworker
High School Diploma · $95,320
Install, repair, and maintain electrical power systems and telecommunications cables.
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