13 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $90,000 a Year

After a spike in remote work offerings in 2020 and the following years, news recently has focused on "return-to-office" orders for employees across industries, an ominous sign for those who have embraced remote or hybrid gigs and the work-life balance they provide.

Yet, those on the job hunt should know that there are opportunities out there, and while data from Robert Half shows the tech, marketing/creative, and financial industries offer the most fully remote gigs, you can score a well-paying job and build wealth in several other fields as well.

Here are 13 jobs that can be done remotely and pay $90,000 — or more — yearly.

Product managers are involved in the creation, production, and sale of the products their companies make. To land a fully remote gig, you would likely need to be involved with the production and sale of a digital product of some sort.

ZipRecruiter puts the average annual salary at more than $159,000.

Data scientists continue to be in high demand, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting that employment is expected to jump 36% between 2023 and 2033.

The job involves using special analytical tools and techniques to gather and interpret data for their employers. Since much of the work is done in the office, it can easily transition to remote work.

BLS data puts the average salary at more than $112k annually.

Web developers and digital designers, sometimes called UX (user experience) or UI (user interface) engineers, are in high demand because they create the user experiences of websites and apps and help businesses build their reputations and customer bases online.

While they can work across industries, much of the work (if not all) is done from an office, which could very well be a home office.

BLS data puts the average annual salary around $95k.

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Software developers create and maintain the backend of computer apps and programs. Since they build the foundations, their average pay is slightly higher than that of UX/UI engineers.

That said, all three jobs can often be done in home office settings with very little complication.

Software engineers make about $133,000 annually, according to the BLS.

Medical writers specialize in topics relating to medicine and healthcare and may be experts in translating complex medical information into easy-to-digest writing for everyday audiences. They can work for various employers, from pharmaceutical companies to universities, and plenty of writers freelance from the comfort of their home offices.

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

Many assume medical professionals must work in person, but that's not always true. Many doctors and nurse practitioners now see patients via telehealth, especially those with certain specialties like psychiatry.

The BLS lumps salary data for nurse anesthetists, midwives, and practitioners and puts the average annual pay at $132,050.

Though marketing directors may have to travel sometimes to meet with clients or attend events, this is another job that can be mainly done online in a remote setting. The BLS projects solid job growth for these professionals, who specialize in promoting their company's products/services.

ZipRecruiter puts the average salary at more than $104,000 annually.

Cloud architects manage their companies' cloud databases and develop cloud-computing solutions to help them work more efficiently, meet goals, and more.

Indeed puts the average salary for these IT (information technology) workers at $134,807 annually.

Many health services managers work in healthcare settings, like hospitals or nursing homes. However, since their work involves coordinating and overseeing business activities for these health centers, much of it can be done from a home office.

The BLS also projects that these jobs will be in huge demand over the coming decade.

The average annual salary is nearly $118,000.

Granted, you have the proper technology at home, but a cybersecurity analyst is another excellent, well-paying option for remote work. Their job involves planning and monitoring security measures for a company's networks, and these professionals are needed in many industries.

BLS data puts the average salary at nearly $125k a year.

Creative types with video editing and animation skills, proper experience, and portfolios can land remote work as special effects artists/animators.

Since this is a highly skilled gig, it pays well, and talented artists can negotiate working from home.

The BLS puts the average annual salary at just under $100,000.

Though computer and information systems managers are paid exceptionally well, the job often requires a degree and extensive experience. These managers oversee all computer-related activities for their company or client.

Like many tech gigs, it can easily translate to remote work if you have the proper setup at home.

BLS data puts the average annual salary at $171,200.

The qualifications to become a sales manager vary. Some jobs require a degree, while others require specific skills and sales experience. Sales manager jobs sometimes require travel, but most work can be done remotely.

BLS data puts the average salary at more than $138,000 a year.

The idea that you need to be physically in the office to advance your career and earn a living is no longer true.

While some industries may be cutting down on offering completely remote gigs, recent research indicates that about a quarter of paid full-time workdays in the U.S. are still done remotely (this accounts for remote and hybrid jobs). So, the jobs are there, and some pay quite well.