The 45 Best Self-Employed Jobs in 2023

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The 45 Best Self-Employed Jobs

It comes as no surprise that 44 million Americans work for themselves given the current labor climate. Many factors influence people's decision to work independently, 

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1. Copywriter

Freelance copywriters craft words for a variety of content, whether it be technical writing or creative articles.  Average salary: $54,000

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2. Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant is a remote assistant who helps clients with administrative work. They may assist with scheduling, calls, emails, travel plans, and more. Average salary: $65,400

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3. Editor

If you love words and proofreading, you may find freelance editing to be a fulfilling job.  Average salary: $57,500

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4. Architect

Architects plan and design buildings and other structures, ensuring they meet safety requirements and the needs of clients.  Average salary: $76,500

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5. Software Developer

A software developer creates and updates software programs. Developers are problem solvers who write and test the code behind video games, apps, and systems software. Average salary: $76,500

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6. Business Consultant

Business or management consultants offer advice to businesses on a variety of topics, including operations, sales, HR, marketing, IT, and finances. Average salary: $81,500

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7. Financial Advisor

By offering advice on retirement planning, insurance, savings, and other techniques, a financial advisor assists customers in creating a financial plan. Average salary: $85,000

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8. Interior Designer

Interior designers help their clients—either individuals or businesses—create beautiful and practical spaces.  Average salary: $52,500

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9. Event Planner

Event planners work closely with clients or businesses to problem solve and plan parties, weddings, and other events. Average salary: $50,500

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10. Web Designer

Web designers use design programs to build and design websites.  Average salary: $51,200

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11. Property Manager

Property managers maintain real estate, property, or community associations to generate income from different properties. Average salary: $48,000

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12. Career Counselor

A career counselor advises clients on job searching processes and requirements they need to reach certain career goals. Average salary: $45,000

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13. Construction Manager

A construction manager coordinates projects and stays on top of budget and scheduling.  Average salary: $45,500

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14. Mechanic

Mechanics repair and conduct routine maintenance on cars and other motor vehicles.  Average salary: $45,000

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15. Translator

Are you fluent in multiple languages and looking for a flexible, work from home job? Consider advertising your services as a freelance translator. Average salary: $41,000

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16. Transcriptionist

Transcriptionists convert live or recorded audio into written form. You might be a competent transcriptionist if you have good listening and typing skills. Average salary: $42,200

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17. Carpenter

Carpenters work with wood to construct, repair, and upgrade houses and other structures.   Average salary: $42,000

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18. Graphic Designer

Freelance graphic designers take on work such as creating visuals for logos, websites, apps, and more. This job is creative, flexible, and perfect if you want to work from home Average salary: $40,500

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19. Videographer

Videographers film and edit videos in a variety of industries, from film to advertising to weddings. If you like to tell stories through video, you can start your own videography business. Average salary: $40,500

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20. Social Media Specialist

Social media specialists and managers help clients create marketing campaigns and strategies for social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. Average salary: $40,500

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21. Private Music Teacher

Whether you play the piano, guitar, or other instrument, you can turn your musical ability into a job by becoming a music teacher. Average salary: $40,500

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22. Blogger

Would you like to write about life, travel, money, or food? Although it might take some time to grow your blog's readership, after you become more well-known,

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22. Blogger

you can charge companies to advertise on your blog through banner advertisements, sponsored posts, or product reviews. Average salary: $36,000

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23. Bookkeeper

Make some money on the side by using your organizational skills and knack for numbers as a bookkeeper. You’ll assist business owners with tracking payroll, balancing their accounts, sending invoices, and more.  Average salary: $36,500

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24. Farmer

Crops, poultry, and/or dairy are produced and harvested on family-owned farms. Farm management is a challenging but rewarding job. Average salary: $35,000

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25. Real Estate Agent

Most real estate agents, who help clients through the process of buying and selling property, are self-employed.  Average salary: $35,000

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26. Roofer

For both residential and commercial buildings, roofers create, repair, and maintain roofs. Numerous roofers work as independent contractors or run their own companies. Average salary: $34,500

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27. Artist

Creatives of all kinds can make extra money as a self-employed artist. Whether you create traditional paintings or make unique pottery pieces, being an artist is a creatively fulfilling career for many. Average salary: $32,000

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28. E-commerce Seller

A lot of work goes into starting and maintaining your own online store, but with little marketing work and top-notch customer care, you may expand your e-commerce business online. Average salary: $33,000

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28. E-commerce Seller

A lot of work goes into starting and maintaining your own online store, but with little marketing work and top-notch customer care, you may expand your e-commerce business online. Average salary: $33,000

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29. Photographer

Photographers freeze lovely instants in time. With this flexible position, you may choose your own hours and focus on anything from landscape photography to wedding portraiture. Average salary: $30,500

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30. Food Service Manager

Food service managers oversee the daily operations of a restaurant or other eating establishment. Average salary: $29,500

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31. Life Coach

As a life coach, you advise clients on matters including career, motivation, hobbies, and social life.  Average salary: $30,500

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32. Personal Trainer

Personal training could be the job for you. Personal trainers are generally extroverted and disciplined, encouraging clients to push themselves and enjoy working out. Average salary: $29,000

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33. Massage Therapist

If your dream is to become a massage therapist, you’ll need to go through the proper licensing process before you can open your own business. Average salary: $27,500

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34. Hairstylist

If you become a hairstylist, you’ll spend your days cutting, coloring, and styling hair for different clients. Average salary: $27,500

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35. Makeup Artist

Makeup artists can offer their services to anyone for events, like weddings and proms, or models and actors for photoshoots and films.  Average salary: $27,000

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37. Caterer

Turn your passion and skill for cooking into a business by starting a catering gig. Gain experience with small parties for friends and family and expand your business from there. Average salary: $27,000

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38. Landscaper

Starting your own landscaping business will allow you to design beautiful outdoor spaces and problem solve for the needs of clients.  Average salary: $27,000

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39. Caregiver

As an independent caregiver, you may support the elderly or people with disabilities. You can help provide transportation, manage their medication, prepare meals. Average salary: $25,000

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40. Tutor

If you enjoy teaching others about your favorite subjects, consider tutoring. You can pursue tutoring students as a side hustle or even start your own business. Average salary: $24,000

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41. Food Delivery Driver

Similar to being a rideshare driver, being a food delivery driver is a common side gig for lots of people these days.  Average salary: $21,500

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42. Childcare

If you’re great with kids, one self employment option is to become a nanny. If you work in childcare, clients may pay you to come to their homes to watch their children. Average salary: $23,000

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43. Rideshare Driver

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft make it easier than ever to make money by driving people where they need to go. Note that this can be more lucrative if you live in a busy city and drive longer distance trips. Average salary: $23,000

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44. Bookkeeping

Do you have a knack for keeping organized spreadsheets and records? If so, then becoming a bookkeeper might be a good self-employed job for you. Average salary: $42,000

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45. Investor

If you have money to invest in real estate, perhaps you should start investing to earn passive income in other ways. Average salary: $30,000

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