Interested in working with words as a freelance writer? Obsessed with numbers and want to thrive in sales? Now that remote jobs are more common in the U.S., odds are you’ll find something that fits your experience, skillset, and pay expectations.
The compensation for the jobs below varies based on years of experience, location, and abilities, but we’ve included the average salaries across the U.S.
1. Virtual assistant
Average pay: $43,720 per year, according to Glassdoor.2
If you consider yourself a skilled writer and communicator, this may be a good role for you! Virtual assistants do a lot of written and verbal communication for their clients. In some cases, they can be customer-facing.
As a type of administrative assistant, virtual assistants answer emails, book appointments, and send invoices. But you may also complete basic research, fact-checking, and digital marketing tasks.
2. Online chat agent
Average pay: $39,735 per year, according to Glassdoor.3
Online chat agents are today’s first line of defense regarding customer service – 41% of customers prefer live chat over other customer service options.4 As an online chat agent, you’re a virtual problem solver, answering customer questions and coming up with solutions in a time-efficient way.
You primarily work through an instant messaging platform on the company’s site or via a mobile app, but you may also do some emailing. If you like to help others and think critically but aren’t a fan of face-to-face customer service, this could be a nice compromise.
3. Insurance sales agent
Average pay: $53,687 per year, according to Glassdoor.5
Understanding insurance of any kind can be tricky for the average person. Whether you’re selling auto, health, or life insurance policies, you can help people learn the ins and outs of different insurance types and help them find the best coverage. While this role doesn’t require a college degree, it may be an opportunity to get some business or finance courses under your belt and complete your state’s formal training for licensure.
4. Medical transcriptionist
Average pay: $48,215 per year, according to Glassdoor.6
If you’re a speedy and accurate typist with a gift for auditory comprehension, consider a job as a medical transcriptionist or healthcare documentation specialist. In this role, you transcribe recordings from phone and video conferences between various medical professionals and turn them into formal written reports. You may also review medical records to make sure they are accurate and up to date.
5. Graphic designer
Average pay: $44,644 per year, according to Glassdoor.7
For creative thinkers who do their best work in the comfort of their own homes, becoming a graphic designer is one work-from-home option. In this artistic yet tech-centered role, you’ll use a variety of design elements, techniques, and software to create unique visual assets for businesses. Whether billboards, social ads, brochures, websites, or logos, graphic designers can build a solid aesthetic portfolio that’ll lead them up the artistic ladder.
