Work these part-time jobs from home.
With no commute, no cubicle and no co-workers nearby, remote work is the ideal arrangement for many people. Working from home can save you money on expenses such as transportation and child care while also adding flexibility to your schedule. Fortunately, many employers are now embracing remote work as the rule rather than the exception.
But what if you only want to work part-time? The good news is that you can work many part-time jobs from home as well. Here are seven of the best part-time, work from home jobs, with data coming from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data Scientist
Median salary: $100,910
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Data scientists take big numbers and boil them down into insights that business, government and nonprofit leaders can use to make decisions. They work in the realm of big data to make sense of the massive amount of information available through various sources. Much of this work is done online which makes it possible to work from home. Part-time employment is also a possibility, particularly for those who work on a contract basis.
Learn more about data scientists.
Computer Systems Analyst
Median salary: $99,270
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Computer systems are an integral part of businesses today, and companies hire computer system analysts to evaluate their current technology and suggest upgrades. They may also oversee the installation of new systems, test equipment and train workers on how to use it. While this work may require workers to be on site for some tasks, others can be completed remotely. Analysts who serve as consultants can pick and choose their projects to create a part-time work schedule.
Learn more about computer systems analysts.
Management Analyst
Median salary: $93,000
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Management analysts may work as consultants, allowing them to work as little or as much as they want. Companies hire them to review policies and procedures and make recommendations that will improve efficiency and the bottom line. Management analysts will likely need to visit workplaces to meet with clients and collect data. However, they can review information and prepare reports from home.
Learn more about management analysts.
Market Research Analyst
Median salary: $63,920
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
As with other analyst positions, market research analysts may find they can easily work from home on a part-time basis, should they choose to be self-employed consultants. Their job involves monitoring sales trends, gathering customer data and analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Then, they may prepare reports of their findings to be presented to business decision-makers.
Learn more about market research analysts.
Web Developer
Median salary: $77,030
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
As their name suggests, web developers create websites. Some focus on the back end to ensure a site operates smoothly, while others specialize in front-end development which includes the graphics and multimedia elements that visitors see. Web developers may meet with clients or other team members to discuss a project’s scope, but much of their work can be done remotely. Developers who freelance or work on a contract basis can limit themselves to part-time hours.
Learn more about web developers.
Information Security Analyst
Median salary: $102,600
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Information technology careers as a whole lend themselves well to remote work. Thanks to computer networks and cloud applications, many IT jobs can be done wherever workers have access to a laptop and the internet. Information security analysts are responsible for keeping networks and data safe from cybercriminals. They may create a security plan, oversee its implementation and recommend upgrades to software and hardware as needed.
Learn more about information security analysts.
Software Developer
Median salary: $120,730
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Software developers have an ideal job for remote work. They create system and application software and don’t need to be in an office to do it. Instead, they can work from any location with internet access to design software, oversee its creation and test it for bugs. While many software developers work full time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are also part-time opportunities for those who want to work on an hourly or contractual basis.
Learn more about software developers.
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Update 02/23/23: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.
