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15 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $60,000 a Year

Start a new career with these jobs that can still pay you well if you work remotely.

By Jenny Cohen

Edited by Ellen Cannon

Updated Dec. 17, 2024

Remote work has become more popular in recent years after the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are even options for entry-level positions if you want to work remotely.

You also may be surprised to learn that some of these positions pay well. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), these jobs offer a median annual income of at least $60,000.

If this annual salary does not cover all of your expenses, you may need to find a side hustle that you can manage even with a full-time job. The extra money you earn could start an emergency fund or help pay down college loans.

Still, a starter job that pays well might be enough for now. Check out this list of remote entry-level jobs to see if one of them is right for you.

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Writer

Median annual salary: $73,690

Writers can develop written content for different types of media. You can write articles for news organizations, develop content for marketing and promotional materials, create blog posts and social media posts, or write books.

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Software QA tester

Median annual salary: $130,160

A software quality assurance (QA) tester creates plans to test new software, identifies issues with software, and provides feedback to developers to help implement changes or fixes for software.

Registered nurse

Median annual salary: $86,070

A registered nurse coordinates patient care with stakeholders and provides care for patients. Registered nurses can work in care facilities or doctors’ offices or you can work remotely as a traveling nurse or use telehealth options to check in with patients.

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Electrical power-line installers and repairers

Median annual salary: $85,420

Electrical power-line installers and repairers are responsible for putting up power lines or fixing them in emergencies. You usually need a high school diploma as well as an apprenticeship or other on-the-job training to work remotely in the field.

Geoscientist

Median annual salary: $92,580

Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth and may work remotely studying geological features on site. There are different types of geoscientists including seismologists, paleontologists, and petroleum geologists.

Computer programmer

Median annual salary: $99,700

Computer programmers develop code to create computer software and applications. You can work remotely to write, modify, and test code. You will usually need to specialize in different programming languages.

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Personal financial advisor

Median annual salary: $99,580

Personal financial advisors can help clients navigate their financial portfolios and develop plans for where and how to invest to meet client needs. You can meet with clients in person or remotely to help them make decisions about their financial future.

Some financial advisor roles require licenses and certifications, and if you go to work for a large investment management firm, the employer may pay for these courses.

Data scientist

Median annual salary: $108,020

Data scientists review data to get meaningful insights for companies, organizations, and clients. You may be responsible for gathering data and organizing it to glean trends and other information to be used by an employer.

Web developer

Median annual salary: $92,750

A web developer is responsible for creating and maintaining websites. You can work remotely to create and develop content as well as formatting or you may be responsible for testing websites to make sure they meet client standards.

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Accountant

Median annual salary: $79,880

Accountants review financial records for companies or individuals to make sure financial statements comply with laws.

They may also prepare tax returns to ensure clients are paying the proper amount in taxes. You can work in an office, travel to talk to clients or meet virtually with clients.

Interior designer

Median annual salary: $62,510

Interior designers look at spaces and come up with design ideas that fit specific criteria. They may work with corporate clients or for homeowners. You usually have to meet with clients and see the spaces, making the position partially or fully remote.

Film and video editor

Median annual salary: $65,070

Film and video editors use moving images to tell a story by cutting and pasting pieces together as part of the editing process. You might work in an office or studio or you could work remotely, particularly if you have the necessary equipment to edit film and video.

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Public relations specialist

Median annual salary: $66,750

Public relations specialists help craft the public images of their clients. You may work from home, meet with clients in person, or attend events and community activities with your clients and media.

Forester

Median annual salary: $68,300

Foresters study the land and tree quality of forests for government entities or private landowners. You usually have to work in the field to study issues related to forests.

Market research analyst

Median annual salary: $74,680

Market research analysts study consumer preferences and other factors to determine which products will sell well or assess other factors for products. You can work in an office as well as talk to consumers at other locations or review your work remotely.

Bottom line

Besides helping you get ahead financially, working remotely rather than in an office all day has some great advantages, including potentially saving money.

Beyond wanting to earn a good salary for your first job, finding work that suits you and will keep you employed throughout your career is a worthy goal.

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