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15 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $30 an Hour

Escape the office grind with 15 remote jobs offering a minimum hourly pay of $30.

By Jenny Cohen

Edited by Chris Kissell

Updated Dec. 17, 2024

Working from home has become popular, making remote jobs competitive and a bit more challenging to get.

Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to land a remote job and begin the journey that helps you stop living paycheck to paycheck.

Check out these jobs that can pay at least $30 an hour while you work from home. All salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Writer

A writer works on various forms of communication. They might write articles, blog posts, advertising copy, or edit content. The job is a good fit for those who want to work remotely.

Some writers apply to become an employee of one company or organization. Or, you might decide to freelance and slowly build wealth over time as you contract with various clients and set your own hours.

Writers make a median hourly wage of $35.43, or $73,690 annually.

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Web developer

A web developer creates websites or develops website content for clients. They build websites to client specifications and test out the sites once they are built.

Web developers can expect to make a median hourly wage of $44.59, or $92,750 a year.

Information security analyst

An information security analyst is responsible for planning security measures for a company’s networks and systems. They also make sure those plans are carried out.

It’s important to have a college degree in a computer science field and experience to get a position in the field. The median hourly wage is $57.87, or $120,360 annually.

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Video editor

A video editor takes video and manipulates it in a way that informs or communicates best to an audience.

Video editing has become more important thanks to video-based social media sites such as YouTube and TikTok. The median hourly wage is $31.28, or $65,070 a year.

Marketing manager

A marketing manager works with a team to generate ideas that promote products and services.

They might create a marketing plan and oversee a team of marketing professionals, all while working at home.

A marketing manager makes a median hourly wage of $75.28, or $156,580 a year.

Data scientist

A data scientist reviews data sources for information they can use for projects or reports. They employ different tools or techniques to find the most important information that can be used to answer questions or solve issues.

A data scientist makes a median hourly wage of $51.93, or $108,020 annually.

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Human resources specialist

A human resources (HR) specialist interviews potential job candidates and handles benefits, compensation, and other employment issues for a company or organization.

A human resources specialist earns a median hourly wage of $32.53, or $67,650 annually.

Accountant

An accountant is responsible for preparing, examining, or reviewing financial files. They may prepare tax returns and suggest ways to reduce costs and improve profits.

Expect an accountant to make a median hourly wage of $38.41 per hour, or $79,880 a year.

Loan officer

A loan officer reviews applications for loans. They might review documents, evaluate an applicant’s ability to repay a loan and recommend whether to approve it.

Loan officers earn a median hourly wage of $33.65, or $69,990 annually.

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Registered nurse

A registered nurse cares for patients. Some nurses work in telehealth to answer after-hours calls from patients or contact patients directly over video to discuss their care.

Registered nurses make a median hourly wage of $41.38, or $86,070 annually.

Financial advisor

A financial advisor can help you better understand your finances and create a plan to help you reach your money goals. For example, if you want to retire early or buy a house, an advisor can help you get there.

A financial advisor makes a median hourly wage of $47.88, or $99,580 a year.

Project management specialist

A project management specialist is responsible for planning a project from creation to completion.

Someone in this role might be responsible for developing a budget, scheduling the project's steps, and finding workers to complete tasks along the way.

Project managers earn a median hourly wage of $47.39, or $98,580 annually.

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Software developer

A software developer works on creating computer programs and applications. They might design new software or make recommendations for existing software.

Software developers earn a median hourly wage of $62.58, or $130,160 annually.

Speech-language pathologist

A speech-language pathologist works with patients to treat communication disorders. They might review speech and language issues or help patients with swallowing issues.

Speech pathologists can work in telehealth from home and make a median hourly wage of $42.93, or $89,290 annually.

Actuary

An actuary reviews data to analyze the economic costs of risk for companies. Most actuaries work for an insurance company.

Actuaries make a median hourly wage of $57.69, or $120,000 annually. That is a salary that can help you get ahead financially.

Bottom line

It's possible to work from home and still earn enough money to really boost your bank account. The jobs on this list are an excellent place to start your search.

Remember that a work-from-home job eliminates other expenses, such as commuting costs and lunch in restaurants, in addition to your salary. That can help you stretch your dollars even further.

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