9 Remote Healthcare Jobs That Pay (At Least) $60,000 a Year

These days, we see many stories about big companies calling their employees back to the office full time. Work from home (WFH) gigs may seem few and far between, especially in industries like healthcare, where much of the work is done in medical offices, hospitals, healthcare centers, and other face-to-face settings.

However, there are a wide-range of gigs in the healthcare field that lend themselves nicely to remote work. Not only that, but they don't require specialized training or licenses, and they pay quite well with an average salary of $60,000 a year or more. Take a look at these nine well-paying jobs that can help you eliminate some money stress and get ahead financially.

Data analysts of all sorts are expected to be in high-demand over the coming years, and if you're tech savvy and interested in healthcare, it is possible to crush your debt and score a high paying gig within the industry — often with just a bachelor's degree in a related field.

The job entails crunching numbers from things like medical records in order to analyze trends for healthcare organizations. ZipRecruiter puts the national average hourly pay for healthcare data analysts at $55 an hour, or about $114k annually.

Medical writers cover a range of health-related topics and might work for ad agencies, medical publications, or be self-employed and work as freelancers. The job typically only requires a bachelor's degree, but taking courses in related topics like biology can help talented writers without a degree land work.

Indeed puts the average annual salary for these writers at $93,896.

Compliance specialists may be involved in audits, investigations, and educating employees to make sure they follow rules and best practices at the companies or agencies they work for.

Indeed puts the average salary for these specialists at $73,659 annually, and landing a job — particularly a WFH one — will likely require a bachelor's degree and some industry experience.

Health insurance specialist is a bit of an umbrella term, so actual job responsibilities vary between employers. Generally, these specialists are involved in checking on insurance coverage for patients, verifying health information, assisting patients with bills, and more.

There is no specific education requirement; some employers may want specialists with a degree and experience, but it's also possible to land a role with just a high school diploma or GED.

The average annual salary, according to ZipRecruiter, is $85,888.

Public health specialists are involved in improving health conditions in specific communities through things like education, research, data analysis, and more. They may work at healthcare facilities like hospitals, in government, or for private companies.

To land a gig, it's helpful to pursue a degree in public health and take classes to determine which aspect of public health you are most interested in. Like any job that requires a degree of data analysis, some of these gigs can easily become WFH.

ZipRecruiter puts the average annual salary at $63,958.

Insurance underwriters can technically work from anywhere. The job involves analyzing health insurance applications and assessing what sort of coverage patients are eligible for.

A bachelor's degree is typically required to get the job, and a certification may be necessary in certain situations. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary is $62,283 a year.

Social workers are needed in a variety of industries to provide support for patients in need. Clinical social workers might help those struggling with mental health, substance abuse, family issues, and an array of other problems.

These professionals typically need at least a bachelor's degree, and some may need a master's and license; requirements vary by state. Yet, many social workers can provide their supportive services remotely.

Indeed puts the average salary at $73,056 annually.

Software developers are in high-demand across industries — and developing these very specific tech skills is a great way to secure a high salary and lower your financial stress.

In the healthcare space, software developers help create applications or systems for the organizations they work for, such as patient portals and programs to track medical records.

For this type of development work, Indeed puts the average annual salary at $108,896.

In the healthcare industry, project managers may be involved in an array of projects — from expanding their organization to hiring efforts to money management. These managers typically have some sort of related degree, like business, combined with some on the job experience.

Because it is a job that can be done mostly in an office, it can also easily transition to WFH. Indeed puts the average annual salary at $84,531.

While much news coverage today is focused on looming recessions or industries that are struggling and doing mass layoffs, the healthcare industry appears to be booming.

Nabbing a job related to health and wellness — from medical writing to social work — is a solid plan to prepare yourself financially for any coming economic uncertainty while also helping you to get ahead.