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The number of Americans working remotely has been increasing over the past several years.
2020-04-21
A 2017 Gallup poll shows that 43% of Americans report working remotely at least sometimes during the workweek, up from 39% in 2012. Nearly one third of workers report spending 80% or more of their time working remotely, up from 24%.
In the wake of the novel coronavirus, any US company that could function remotely has been forced to do so, making remote work more of a viable career option for some Americans. In fact, a separate April 2020 Gallup poll found that three in five US workers who have been doing their jobs from home during the coronavirus pandemic would prefer to continue to work remotely as much as possible, once public health restrictions are lifted.
If you're interested in remote jobs, careers site FlexJobs recently took a look at the most common remote jobs in the country. And there are some interesting careers on the list. We arranged the jobs by average annual pay, according to data from PayScale.
Check out the 13 most common remote jobs in the country, and how much you can make doing them.
Product manager
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Average annual pay: $82,916
What they do: Product managers oversee the creation of something from start to finish, such as a software program or new design feature.
Business development manager
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Average annual pay: $71,968
What they do: Business development managers create business plans, chase leads, maintain business relationships, and improve customer satisfaction.
Marketing manager
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Average annual pay: $64,500
What they do: Marketing managers typically create advertising and marketing campaigns.
Curriculum designer
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Average annual pay: $61,389
What they do: Curriculum or instructional designers write and create academic syllabi, trainings, and course materials.
Front-end developer
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Average annual pay: $71,145
What they do: Front-end developers code the front end of a website by converting design files into HTML, JavaScript, or CSS.
Copywriter
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Average annual pay: $50,570
What they do: Copywriters write persuasively to convince an audience to purchase or use a product or service.
What they do: Social media managers oversee social media pages and profiles for a brand or company, keep track of engagement, and help grow an online audience.
Web designer
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Average annual pay: $49,649
What they do: Web designers create and code web pages and apps.
Recruiter
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Average annual pay: $49,544
What they do: Recruiters work to find candidates for open roles. They may write and post descriptions, reach out to candidates, and conduct interviews.
Natalia is a contributing dating and relationships, personal finance, travel, and lifestyle writer at Business Insider and Insider. Her byline can be found in several publications, from Bustle and Elite Daily to Yahoo and Forbes, among others. In addition, she blogs about life as a digital nomad at nomadicnatalia.com.
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Social media manager
Average annual pay: $49,881
What they do: Social media managers oversee social media pages and profiles for a brand or company, keep track of engagement, and help grow an online audience.