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14 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay $60,000 or More

Earn a good salary and save extra cash by ditching a commute when you work remotely.

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Updated Jan. 3, 2025
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Many companies recently have begun to call their workers back to the office. But there are still jobs that allow you to work from home while making enough money to build wealth.

Check out these jobs that allow you to work remotely and still earn at least $60,000 a year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Web developer

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Median annual wage: $84,960

A web developer creates and maintains websites for clients. They might work for a company or organization to implement websites, test pages to ensure customers have a good experience or design graphics.

Web developers can work for a specific company or organization or can be self-employed.

Human resources specialist

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Median annual wage: $67,650

A human resources specialist helps a company or client recruit new talent. They also help with compensation, benefits, and other aspects of a business that are related to employees.

They sometimes are responsible for processing payroll.

Data scientist

Arsenii/Adobe developer writing software

Median annual wage: $108,020

Data scientists use different tools and techniques to extract information from data sets. For example, they might be responsible for collecting and analyzing data for a client.

These workers also create different data models or present data analysis in a way that helps others understand the information.

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Personal financial advisor

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Median annual wage: $99,580

A personal financial advisor works with clients to help them handle their finances. This includes everything from saving money to investing for retirement

Advisors often craft plans to help clients better reach their financial goals. These professionals may work from home and meet with clients virtually.

Writer

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Median annual wage: $73,690

A writer develops written content for different types of media organizations, other businesses, or individual clients.

Writers can work from home as an employee of a company or organization. Or, they can develop content as a self-employed freelancer to boost their bank account.

Project management specialist

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Median annual wage: $98,580

A project management specialist oversees all the pieces of a project, including hiring workers, creating a budget, and managing other details from start to finish.

They also often serve as the main communication link to a client.

Software developer

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Median annual wage: $132,270

A software developer is responsible for designing computer applications or programs that consumers and others use.

They also often suggest upgrades to existing systems to help bring a customer's technology up to speed.

Accountant

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Median annual wage: $79,880

An accountant works with clients to examine financial records and prepare client documents.

A work-from-home accountant might work with business clients who need help with financial statements. Or, an accountant might have personal clients who need help preparing tax returns.

Public relations specialist

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Median annual wage: $66,750

A public relations specialist works to project a positive image of a client to the public.

They might write press releases, talk to the press, or maintain a positive social media presence for clients.

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Actuary

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Median annual wage: $120,000

An actuary works with statistics and financial information to analyze the economic risks of potential events.

Most actuaries work with insurance companies to help these businesses assess risks.

Video editor

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Median annual wage: $66,600

A video editor works with clients on videos and other media that need to be edited to tell a story or convey information to clients.

As a video editor, you can work from home, but the position may require specialized equipment, such as editing software, to complete projects for clients.

Marketing manager

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Median annual wage: $156,580

A marketing manager is responsible for developing interest in a product or service using advertising, promotions, and other techniques.

They also typically oversee hiring and are responsible for guiding a team of workers.

Postsecondary teacher

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Median annual wage: $84,380

A postsecondary teacher helps students learn in a post-high school setting. Some teachers work with online educational institutions to instruct students virtually.

Dietitian

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Median annual wage: $69,680

A dietitian helps clients lead healthier lives by creating food plans and offering education about nutrition.

Dietitians can meet with clients remotely. That allows them to work with a wider variety of people who may not be able to meet in person.

Bottom line

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Working from home can be a great option if you're trying to save money or get ahead financially.

Ditching a daily commute, saving money on lunch, and cutting other expenses are all advantages of working remotely that can improve your finances now and in the future.


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