25 careers
Remote-Friendly Careers
These careers commonly offer remote or hybrid options, especially after a few years of experience. Fully remote roles are competitive, so strong skills and a portfolio or certifications help.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| # | Career | Median pay | Growth 2025–35 | Training time | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologist | $420,860 | +3.4% | 13 years after high school | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Psychiatrist | $281,870 | +7.2% | 12 years after high school | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | IT Manager | $175,140 | +15.8% | Bachelor’s plus 5+ years of IT experience | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Marketing Manager | $166,790 | +6.9% | 4 years plus 5+ years of experience | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Medical Dosimetrist | $147,470 | +5.0% | 4–5 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Software Developer | $135,980 | +10.2% | 4 years or bootcamp plus portfolio | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Actuary | $130,000 | +9.2% | Several years of exams while working | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Cybersecurity Analyst | $129,180 | +21.0% | 1–4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Sales Engineer | $124,900 | +2.8% | 4 years plus experience | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Data Scientist | $120,230 | +34.6% | 4–6 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer Systems Analyst | $105,850 | +7.9% | 4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Statistician | $105,650 | +11.0% | 2 years after a bachelor’s | Master's degree |
| 13 | Database Administrator | $104,620 | -0.1% | 4 years plus experience | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Software QA Tester | $104,300 | +5.7% | 6 months–4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | UX/UI Designer | $104,000 | +6.0% | 4 years or bootcamp plus portfolio | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Financial Analyst | $102,740 | +7.2% | 4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Project Manager | $102,320 | +6.7% | 1–4+ years | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Animator | $102,030 | -0.3% | 4 years plus reel | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Genetic Counselor | $100,040 | +10.4% | 6 years | Master's degree |
| 20 | Network Administrator | $99,130 | -4.1% | 1–4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,870 | +16.6% | 6–7 years | Master's degree |
| 22 | Web Developer | $92,650 | +3.8% | 6 months to 4 years | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Technical Writer | $90,390 | +0.8% | 4 years or technical background plus writing training | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Operations Research Analyst | $88,940 | +11.9% | Entry-level with a quantitative degree | Bachelor's degree |
| 25 | Accountant | $83,680 | +5.0% | 4+ years | Bachelor's degree |
1. Radiologist
Radiologists are physicians who diagnose and treat disease using medical imaging such as X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
- Median pay: $420,860 ($202.34/hr)
- Training: 13 years after high school: doctoral or professional degree
- Growth: +3.4% (about as fast as average), 700 openings/yr
Radiologist career guide · Radiologist training
2. Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose, treat and help prevent mental illness and substance use disorders, using medications, psychotherapy and other treatments.
- Median pay: $281,870 ($135.51/hr)
- Training: 12 years after high school: doctoral or professional degree
- Growth: +7.2% (much faster than average), 900 openings/yr
Psychiatrist career guide · Psychiatrist training
3. IT Manager
Computer and information systems managers plan, direct and coordinate an organization’s technology, including infrastructure, security, applications, budgets and IT staff.
- Median pay: $175,140 ($84.20/hr)
- Training: Bachelor’s plus 5+ years of IT experience: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +15.8% (much faster than average), 53,500 openings/yr
IT Manager career guide · IT Manager training
4. Marketing Manager
Marketing managers plan and direct marketing programs, research markets, set budgets and lead campaigns that build brands and generate demand for products and services.
- Median pay: $166,790 ($80.19/hr)
- Training: 4 years plus 5+ years of experience: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +6.9% (faster than average), 34,000 openings/yr
Marketing Manager career guide · Marketing Manager training
5. Medical Dosimetrist
Medical dosimetrists design radiation treatment plans, calculating doses and beam arrangements that target tumors while sparing healthy tissue.
- Median pay: $147,470 ($70.90/hr)
- Training: 4–5 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +5.0% (faster than average), 200 openings/yr
Medical Dosimetrist career guide · Medical Dosimetrist training
6. Software Developer
Software developers design, write, test and maintain software applications and systems, from mobile apps and websites to business platforms and embedded software.
- Median pay: $135,980 ($65.38/hr)
- Training: 4 years or bootcamp plus portfolio: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +10.2% (much faster than average), 95,300 openings/yr
Software Developer career guide · Software Developer training
7. Actuary
Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty using mathematics, statistics and financial theory.
- Median pay: $130,000 ($62.50/hr)
- Training: Several years of exams while working: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +9.2% (much faster than average), 1,500 openings/yr
Actuary career guide · Actuary training
8. Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity analysts protect an organization’s networks, systems and data by monitoring for threats, investigating alerts, responding to incidents, finding vulnerabilities and strengthening defenses.
- Median pay: $129,180 ($62.11/hr)
- Training: 1–4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +21.0% (much faster than average), 14,100 openings/yr
Cybersecurity Analyst career guide · Cybersecurity Analyst training
9. Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex scientific and technological products and services, using technical expertise to understand customer needs, design solutions and support the sales process.
- Median pay: $124,900 ($60.05/hr)
- Training: 4 years plus experience: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +2.8% (about as fast as average), 3,800 openings/yr
Sales Engineer career guide · Sales Engineer training
10. Data Scientist
Data scientists collect, clean and analyze data, build statistical and machine learning models, and communicate findings that help organizations make decisions.
- Median pay: $120,230 ($57.80/hr)
- Training: 4–6 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +34.6% (much faster than average), 24,800 openings/yr
Data Scientist career guide · Data Scientist training
11. Computer Systems Analyst
Computer systems analysts study an organization’s systems and processes, gather requirements and design or improve information systems that help the business work better.
- Median pay: $105,850 ($50.89/hr)
- Training: 4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +7.9% (much faster than average), 32,900 openings/yr
Computer Systems Analyst career guide · Computer Systems Analyst training
12. Statistician
Statisticians develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret and summarize numerical data.
- Median pay: $105,650 ($50.79/hr)
- Training: 2 years after a bachelor’s: master's degree
- Growth: +11.0% (much faster than average), 1,900 openings/yr
Statistician career guide · Statistician training
13. Database Administrator
Database administrators install, configure, secure, back up and tune databases, making sure organizations’ data is available, accurate and protected.
- Median pay: $104,620 ($50.30/hr)
- Training: 4 years plus experience: bachelor's degree
- Growth: -0.1% (little or no change), 3,300 openings/yr
Database Administrator career guide · Database Administrator training
14. Software QA Tester
Software quality assurance analysts and testers design and run tests, find and report defects, and help teams release reliable software.
- Median pay: $104,300 ($50.14/hr)
- Training: 6 months–4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +5.7% (faster than average), 10,700 openings/yr
Software QA Tester career guide · Software QA Tester training
15. UX/UI Designer
Web and digital interface designers research users, design layouts and interactions, build prototypes and test designs so websites and apps are easy and pleasant to use.
- Median pay: $104,000 ($50.00/hr)
- Training: 4 years or bootcamp plus portfolio: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +6.0% (faster than average), 8,300 openings/yr
UX/UI Designer career guide · UX/UI Designer training
16. Financial Analyst
Financial and investment analysts evaluate financial data, build models and forecasts, and recommend decisions about budgets, investments and business strategy.
- Median pay: $102,740 ($49.40/hr)
- Training: 4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +7.2% (much faster than average), 24,700 openings/yr
Financial Analyst career guide · Financial Analyst training
17. Project Manager
Project managers plan, organize and lead projects from start to finish: defining scope, building schedules and budgets, coordinating teams, managing risks and keeping stakeholders informed until the work is delivered.
- Median pay: $102,320 ($49.19/hr)
- Training: 1–4+ years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +6.7% (faster than average), 76,500 openings/yr
Project Manager career guide · Project Manager training
18. Animator
Special effects artists and animators create animation and visual effects for films, television, video games, advertising and other media.
- Median pay: $102,030 ($49.06/hr)
- Training: 4 years plus reel: bachelor's degree
- Growth: -0.3% (little or no change), 4,200 openings/yr
Animator career guide · Animator training
19. Genetic Counselor
Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for inherited conditions, explain genetic testing and results, and support patients in making decisions.
- Median pay: $100,040 ($48.09/hr)
- Training: 6 years: master's degree
- Growth: +10.4% (much faster than average), 300 openings/yr
Genetic Counselor career guide · Genetic Counselor training
20. Network Administrator
Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, maintain and secure an organization’s networks, servers and cloud systems: keeping users connected and data protected.
- Median pay: $99,130 ($47.66/hr)
- Training: 1–4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: -4.1% (a projected decline), 13,400 openings/yr
Network Administrator career guide · Network Administrator training
21. Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
- Median pay: $97,870 ($47.05/hr)
- Training: 6–7 years: master's degree
- Growth: +16.6% (much faster than average), 12,500 openings/yr
Speech-Language Pathologist career guide · Speech-Language Pathologist training
22. Web Developer
Web developers design, build and maintain websites and web applications: writing code in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, connecting to databases and APIs, and making sites fast, secure and accessible.
- Median pay: $92,650 ($44.54/hr)
- Training: 6 months to 4 years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +3.8% (about as fast as average), 5,300 openings/yr
Web Developer career guide · Web Developer training
23. Technical Writer
Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, help content, API documentation and other materials that explain complex information clearly.
- Median pay: $90,390 ($43.46/hr)
- Training: 4 years or technical background plus writing training: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +0.8% (little or no change), 3,200 openings/yr
Technical Writer career guide · Technical Writer training
24. Operations Research Analyst
Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations solve problems and make better decisions.
- Median pay: $88,940 ($42.76/hr)
- Training: Entry-level with a quantitative degree: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +11.9% (much faster than average), 7,500 openings/yr
Operations Research Analyst career guide · Operations Research Analyst training
25. Accountant
Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records, make sure they are accurate and comply with laws and standards, prepare taxes and financial statements, and advise organizations on financial decisions.
- Median pay: $83,680 ($40.23/hr)
- Training: 4+ years: bachelor's degree
- Growth: +5.0% (faster than average), 115,300 openings/yr
Accountant career guide · Accountant training
Methodology
Rankings use national data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35)) for the 709 careers profiled on Career Education Institute. Lists are not exhaustive of all U.S. occupations. Data checked October 15, 2026.
About this list
What is #1 on the list of remote-friendly careers?
Radiologist, with a median wage of $420,860 per year and about 13 years after high school of training.
How was this list made?
We ranked careers from our 709 profiles using BLS May 2025 wage data and 2025–35 employment projections, applying the criteria described on this page.