15 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $60 an Hour

With today’s technology, the opportunity to work from home exists across many industries — with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that in 2023, more than one-third of Americans were doing some or all of their work from home. 

Moreover, you can make good money doing remote work across many fields — from tech to PR.

If you want to work remotely, consider these 15 career paths, which pay $60 or more an hour.

Average hourly pay: $62.58 

A tech job is probably the most obvious choice for aspiring remote workers, and software developers, in particular, tend to make a lot of money.

These workers design computer applications and programs and can work from anywhere with a solid internet connection and the proper technology. According to the BLS, the average hourly wage is $62.58.

Average hourly pay: $62.25 

With the rise in telehealth, many medical jobs, including those of a nurse practitioner, can now be done remotely. The responsibilities of a virtual NP are similar to those of an in-person NP, including meeting with patients and creating treatment plans.

Data from the BLS puts the average hourly pay at $62.25.

Average hourly pay: $72.28

The best-paying remote positions tend to involve management, with marketing managers being particularly lucrative.

These workers run teams that attract attention and customers to their clients or company’s products or services. The average hourly pay is $75.28, according to the BLS.

Average hourly pay: $75.05 

Careers in finance can often be transitioned to remote relatively easily.

Financial managers, who create reports for their companies and may be in charge of investment plans and other financial goals, are needed across many industries.

The BLS reports the average hourly pay at $75.05 for those in management.

Average hourly pay: $69.75 

Computer and research scientists are other tech gigs that can often be done from anywhere with a solid internet connection and access to the appropriate programs.

These workers work on designing and developing computer technology and make an average of $69.75 per hour, according to the BLS.

Average hourly pay: $65.55 

Human resources gigs can be lucrative if you make it to management. HR managers coordinate administrative activities for their companies and may do things like onboard new employees and handle benefits.

The work can be done remotely, and BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $65.55.

Average hourly pay: $81.50 

Another tech gig with high earning potential is computer and information systems manager.

Since so much is done online, these employees, who are needed in many industries, can coordinate computer-related activities for their companies from home offices.

According to the BLS, these managers earn an average of $81.50 per hour.

Average hourly pay: $70.08 

To become a lawyer, one must complete extensive education and pass the bar. While many lawyers must meet with and represent clients in person, certain types of law, such as family law/mediation and intellectual property law, are well suited to remote work.

While it can vary depending on the type of law practiced, BLS data shows that the average hourly pay for lawyers is $70.08.

Average hourly pay: $65 

Experienced salespeople can make a lot of money, and if they land a management position, they may be able to work remotely.

Many sales jobs require employees to be on the ground at the retailer or organization they work for, but some gigs are entirely remote. The average hourly pay is around $65.

Average hourly pay: $79.50 

While some architecture and engineering managers work in labs or production plants, others work in office settings, where work can be transitioned to remote relatively seamlessly.

Those in management positions earn an average of $79.50 per hour, according to the BLS.

Average hourly pay: $60.12 

Training and development managers are needed in a wide range of fields. They typically need excellent people and organizational skills to coordinate and direct company skill enhancement programs.

This work could potentially be done online, and BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $60.12.

Average hourly pay: $62.73

Public relations professionals curate and maintain the image of their employer. They may work for a PR company or specific clients.

PR professionals who reach management positions often have more freedom, which could mean remote work. According to BLS data, the average hourly pay is $62.73.

Average hourly pay: $62.73

The BLS lumps salary data for PR and fundraising managers together, so the average hourly pay for both is $62.73.

However, these managers have different roles. PR managers are more involved in maintaining a client’s reputation, while fundraising managers work to raise donations and other funds.

Average hourly pay: $70.53

How much you can make as a purchasing manager and whether remote work is possible depends on the industry.

BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $70.53 for these managers, who supervise and direct buyers and other related employees for their companies.

Average hourly pay: $62.18

General and operations managers are needed across many industries as well. They may coordinate the daily operations of a specific department (or multiple departments) at their companies, liaise for HR, and the like.

In specific industries, these management positions could be done remotely, and BLS data puts the average hourly pay at $62.18.

Despite the bad rap remote work sometimes gets, building your wealth while working from home is entirely possible.

The easiest way to land a lucrative remote position is to gain experience running a team (management) or brush up on those in-demand tech skills.