High-Paying Part-Time Jobs in 2026
Occupations where physical presence is not required — the foundation for flexible and part-time arrangements — with median salaries above $60,000.
How we define it: We identify part-time potential using O*NET work context data: occupations where workers report that physical presence is not required. This is a more reliable signal than job posting language. BLS salaries reflect full-time equivalents — actual part-time earnings scale with hours.
Filtered to occupations where O*NET work context data indicates physical presence is not required, with BLS national median salary ≥ $60,000. Salaries reflect full-time BLS estimates; actual part-time earnings vary by hours worked. Salary: BLS OEWS 2024.
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system.
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, prema…
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs.
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing…
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awarene…
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and …
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate d…
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Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and dist…
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information…
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of mac…
Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of…
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension pl…
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private ins…
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per pro…
Design digital user interfaces or websites.
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assi…
Teach courses in human history and historiography.
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets.
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional record…
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modificatio…
Sell services to individuals or businesses.
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement …
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys.
Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and …
Frequently Asked Questions
We use O*NET work context data to identify occupations where physical presence is not required — meaning the work can be done remotely or on flexible schedules. BLS salary figures represent full-time equivalents. Part-time hours typically scale the salary proportionally, though some roles (consulting, contract work) can command higher hourly rates than salaried positions.
The $60K figures are full-time medians. Part-time work in these occupations can reach $60K+ annually if you work close to full-time hours or operate in high-demand consulting/contract arrangements. Many roles in this list (financial analysis, software development, technical writing) support 20–30 hour arrangements at premium rates for experienced practitioners.
Primarily analytical, technical, and creative occupations: finance and accounting roles, software and data work, healthcare informatics, writing and communications, and certain management functions. These are fields where output is measurable independent of hours in a seat.
Some are. Many of the office-based, analytical roles in this list have moderate-to-high AI exposure scores. The AI column shows PathScorer's estimate based on O*NET skill dimensions. Click the AI Risk link for any occupation to see a detailed breakdown of which specific skills face the most displacement risk.
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