{"id":80979,"date":"2022-01-19T06:21:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T11:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=80979"},"modified":"2022-01-21T19:47:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-22T01:17:16","slug":"highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 11 Highest Paying Freelance Jobs in USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 9-to-5 job isn\u2019t for everyone, and as working from home becomes more common, many people are realising that they prefer the flexibility of being able to dictate their own work hours. Freelancing jobs are increasing in the numbers and especially the countries like USA, freelancers are more than other countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When done correctly, freelance jobs can be extremely lucrative. They also have the advantage of ensuring that you\u2019re not bound to a single location \u2013 if you\u2019re a freelancer, you\u2019re free to go on vacation or even more cities and countries without problems with your professional life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers can be part of any profession, from writing to tech. If you\u2019re looking for a limited-time AWS consultant while you get your new business off the ground, you\u2019ll easily be able to find a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelancer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for even such a technical position. However, like with full-time jobs, different fields have different pay rates and expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance jobs are a particularly attractive option for people moving to the United States (USA) without an existing job lined up. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re moving for studies or on a spousal visa \u2013 freelancing will allow you a sense of independence and the ability to earn your own money. If this sounds like something you need, you\u2019re in the right place \u2013 let\u2019s look at the top 11 highest-paying freelance jobs in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#Top_11_Highest_Paying_Freelance_Jobs_in_the_USA\" >Top 11 Highest Paying Freelance Jobs in the USA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#1_Programming_and_Software_Development\" >1. Programming and Software Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#2_Business_Consultant\" >2. Business Consultant\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#3_Corporate_and_Contract_Law\" >3. Corporate and Contract Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#4_Web_Design_and_Development\" >4. Web Design and Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#5_Internet_Security_Specialist\" >5. Internet Security Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#6_SEO_Specialist\" >6. SEO Specialist\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#7_Marketing_Strategy\" >7. Marketing Strategy\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#8_Voice_Actors\" >8. Voice Actors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#9_Financial_PlannerConsultant\" >9. Financial Planner\/Consultant\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#10_Copywriter\" >10.\u00a0 Copywriter\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#11_Professional_Development_Writer\" >11.\u00a0 Professional Development Writer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#Best_Freelancers_Part-time_Job_Websites\" >Best Freelancers \/ Part-time Job Websites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#1_Upwork\" >1. Upwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#2_Fiverr\" >2. Fiverr<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#3_Freelancer\" >3. Freelancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#4_Toptal\" >4. Toptal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/highest-paying-freelance-jobs-usa\/#5_We_work_remotely\" >5. We work remotely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_11_Highest_Paying_Freelance_Jobs_in_the_USA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000080;\">Top 11 Highest Paying Freelance Jobs in the USA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Programming_and_Software_Development\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming and Software Development<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Average Pay: $150+ per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about the highest paying freelance jobs in the USA, programming and software development are at the top of the list. In fact, James Knight, a former Google programmer, has found that his skills are in such demand that he is able to charge <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2016-01-19\/why-an-ex-google-coder-makes-twice-as-much-freelancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over $1,000 per hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for his skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not everyone has Knight\u2019s resume to help them justify a thousand dollars or more. However, if you\u2019ve got good coding skills and are fluent in in-demand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/big-data-programming-languages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">languages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like iOS, you can easily start by charging $150 an hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason behind the demand for programmers and software developers is simple \u2013 developing the skills necessary to do the job takes time, and good programmers are hard to find, which is why companies are willing to pay top dollar when they do manage to do so.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you keep up with changes in the tech landscape, you\u2019ll find that you can easily increase your asking process. For example, one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/resources\/in-demand-jobs-and-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that Bitcoin and blockchain developers are in particularly high demand. If you\u2019re able to upgrade your skills to match this demand, you\u2019ll be able to ask for more due to the lack of qualified professionals able to fill the demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Business_Consultant\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Consultant\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Average Pay: $100 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a background in business consultancy, you\u2019ll likely be able to earn a good amount of money as a freelancer. Business consultants work with existing businesses and analyze their current performance through a number of metrics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They use their analysis to identify ways for a business to boost its productivity and profits. They\u2019ll be able to identify challenges that are holding a business back and come up with a plan to address them and help the company meet and surpass its goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a significant resume of your successes as a business consultant, you\u2019ll likely be able to charge significantly more for your time. However, if you\u2019ve got the skills but don\u2019t have as long a CV, don\u2019t worry \u2013 you\u2019ll still be able to charge about $100 per hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Corporate_and_Contract_Law\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate and Contract Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $75-$95 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of corporate lawyers, you\u2019re probably thinking of an in-house lawyer for a multinational company. However, not all businesses have the budget to be able to have a lawyer on staff 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where freelance lawyers come in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a good chance that business owners will have contracts that they\u2019ll need drafted and looked over. Additionally, there are times when they\u2019ll need legal counsel by your side or someone to help them navigate the technicalities of corporate law. Hiring a freelance lawyer allows them to get the advice they need without the long-term overheads associated with adding a full-time lawyer to their staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, in order to be a freelance lawyer in the United States, you will need to be cleared to practice law. Unlike many of the other freelance jobs on this list, you will need to have country-specific information. Unless the contract in question is an international one, you won\u2019t be able to provide accurate advice if you\u2019re qualified as a lawyer in India and not the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-a-freelance-lawyer-4684226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">license<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to work as a lawyer in the state you\u2019re living in. Additionally, while you don\u2019t need to have passed the bar to work as a freelance lawyer, having that additional qualification will only make you more attractive to employers and may allow you to increase your charges.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Web_Design_and_Development\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web Design and Development<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $60 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the world becoming increasingly digital, being able to create a website is an extremely valuable skill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, while most businesses need an internet presence, owners generally don\u2019t have the time (or skills) to do it themselves. This is especially true for small businesses for whom an internet presence is their lifeblood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning web design and coding websites is relatively easy, so it may seem like the field is crowded with people. However, people with the skill and expertise stand out immediately because of the number of novices. Additionally, if you\u2019re able to find a specific niche, you\u2019ll find it easier to charge more for your services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, even if you\u2019re building relatively basic websites, you\u2019ll find that there\u2019s a robust demand for your services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Internet_Security_Specialist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet Security Specialist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $55 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, the world is increasingly digital today \u2013 and that allows malicious actors new ways to attack businesses. That\u2019s where an internet security specialist comes in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security specialists don\u2019t just consult businesses on what security measures they can take to protect their digital information, they often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyberdegrees.org\/jobs\/security-specialist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop and implement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete security software to meet a company\u2019s unique needs. While it may seem like internet security is as simple as changing your passwords frequently, there are a lot more steps involved for a business, and they often need to be proactive (rather than reactive) in preventing data theft \u2013 and that\u2019s where your skills will come in.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializing in internet security is a good way to increase your per hour rate \u2013 for example, if you\u2019re an internet security architect, you will have the programming knowledge to build a security system from the ground up and will therefore be able to charge more.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_SEO_Specialist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO Specialist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $50 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses, being able to get their website to the front page of Google is an essential part of marketing themselves. There are a number of ways to boost a website\u2019s search ranking on Google (and other web engines), and an SEO specialist knows all of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the importance of proper marketing to a business\u2019s success, an effective SEO marketer is priceless for a company to do well. As an SEO specialist, you\u2019ll be expected to be able to navigate everything from keyword planning to Google Analytics. You\u2019ll also need to understand what data you get from your existing ad strategy so that you can continue to refine it and make it better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One good way to ensure you\u2019re attractive to businesses is to build up a portfolio of web pages you have successfully developed and implemented an SEO strategy for. The more comprehensive your portfolio, the more in demand you\u2019ll be \u2013 and the more you can charge for your services.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Marketing_Strategy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing Strategy\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $50 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As discussed above, marketing is essential to a business\u2019s success \u2013 and while an SEO specialist will be able to make sure a company\u2019s digital marketing strategy is a success, it\u2019s the marketing strategist\u2019s job to come up with that strategy.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like an SEO specialist, you\u2019ll be working with more data than you may realize \u2013 you\u2019ll need to be able to understand how effective each of your strategies is and how you can use the data to improve upon them. You\u2019ll need to be familiar with data analytics and competitor analysis so that you can give your clients a heads up against other companies in the same space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, marketing strategists must have an impeccable grasp of social media. In today\u2019s world, having an effective social media marketing strategy is necessary for promoting a business, so you\u2019ll need to be familiar with social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Voice_Actors\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice Actors<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $50 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a distinctive voice? Can you modulate the way you speak depending on someone else\u2019s wishes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can covey a lot of emotion with your voice, voice acting may be a good option for you. Unlike many of the other jobs on this list, voice acting doesn\u2019t necessarily require formal education or a degree \u2013 you\u2019ll need the ability to change your voice to meet script demands, but beyond that, there are rarely any education requirements when applying for these jobs.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice acting does not necessarily mean acting in movies \u2013 you can find work in other areas as well, including radio productions, advertisements (both radio and television), TV dubbing, and more. You can even find work as a voice actor for large businesses and retail stores that produce their own in-house advertisements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Financial_PlannerConsultant\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Planner\/Consultant\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $45-$50 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because a person or business is making money does not mean they are spending it wisely. If people are not careful, it\u2019s very easy to live above their means \u2013 which is why financial planners are in high demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a financial planner, you\u2019ll sit with clients and help them evaluate their existing finances. Once all parties have a better understanding of the current status, you can then help them come up with a plan to live within means. This plan can help ensure they can pay off any existing debts and manage daily expenses while still building up savings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, as a financial planner, you may also be approached for help with estate planning. For individuals looking for help to secure their estate after their death, having the help of a financial planner can prove invaluable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a financial planner, you\u2019ll need to know relevant laws. For example, if a client is looking for help with estate planning, you\u2019ll need to be able to guide them about necessary contributions they\u2019ll have to make and what steps they should take to reduce the risk of their will being challenged. While you will not replace a legal consultant, having this information will make you more attractive to potential clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Copywriter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copywriter\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $35-$45 an hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you skilled at writing and open to writing about a variety of topics? If so, copywriting may be the perfect field for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copywriting is another option in which you don\u2019t necessarily need to have an academic background \u2013 skills at the language and a portfolio of past articles will help you get jobs much faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that, unlike many other jobs on this list, copywriters often do not charge by the hour, instead of charging by the article or by word count. Additionally, technical writing or writing in niche fields often costs a premium, as does copywriting in languages other than English.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given these factors, it\u2019s easy to earn more than average even as a newbie \u2013 ultimately, your earning potential will depend on your copywriting niches and your hourly output. So, if you\u2019re a fast writer or are able to write extremely technical content accurately, you\u2019ll find that your average hourly rate will be much higher than mentioned above.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Professional_Development_Writer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Development Writer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Average Pay: $35-$45 per hour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though this may seem the same as copywriting, the two couldn\u2019t be more different. As a professional development writer, you will be helping clients polish their resumes and cover letter, make their LinkedIn profiles more attractive to potential employers, and otherwise boost their appeal when looking for jobs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quality resume and cover letter can help a candidate stand out in a competitive job market. Given the choice of two candidates with the same strengths, a professionally written cover letter boosts a person\u2019s chances of getting an interview and even being employed \u2013 which is why professional development writers are in demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be tasked with helping clients make their past experience sound more attractive to potential employers, help rewrite resumes to focus on relevant experience, cut down on unnecessary fluff in cover letters, and more. You may even be asked to help to tailor a person\u2019s LinkedIn profile to meet employer expectations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance jobs in the USA can be extremely lucrative if you know where to look and how to use your skills to meet existing demand. While these are the highest paying freelance jobs in general, you may also be able to get a better pay rate than expected in other jobs depending on your past experience and skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a way to get started as a freelancer in the USA, it\u2019s best to take stock of your existing skills. You can then use this to find part-time jobs in the USA so that you can build a resume if necessary. If you already have a strong work history or don\u2019t have the time for a part-time job, you can always jump right to searching for freelance jobs. Good luck in your search!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In the above article we have listed down the top paying part-time jobs in USA. However, it&#8217;s important to learn where these jobs will be listed and how freelancers find those jobs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-81011 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-658x1024.png\" alt=\"List of Top Paying Freelancer \/ Part-Time Jobs \" width=\"640\" height=\"996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-658x1024.png 658w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-768x1195.png 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-987x1536.png 987w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-1317x2048.png 1317w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-270x420.png 270w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-640x996.png 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics-681x1059.png 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/high-paying-jobs-infographics.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Freelancers_Part-time_Job_Websites\"><\/span>Best Freelancers \/ Part-time Job Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the some of the top or best freelancers websites to search for part-time jobs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Upwork\"><\/span>1. Upwork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fiverr\"><\/span>2. Fiverr<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Freelancer\"><\/span>3. Freelancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Toptal\"><\/span>4. Toptal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_We_work_remotely\"><\/span>5. We work remotely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>References:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2016-01-19\/why-an-ex-google-coder-makes-twice-as-much-freelancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2016-01-19\/why-an-ex-google-coder-makes-twice-as-much-freelancing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/resources\/in-demand-jobs-and-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/resources\/in-demand-jobs-and-skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-a-freelance-lawyer-4684226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-a-freelance-lawyer-4684226<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyberdegrees.org\/jobs\/security-specialist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cyberdegrees.org\/jobs\/security-specialist\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 9-to-5 job isn\u2019t for everyone, and as working from home becomes more common, many people are realising that they prefer the flexibility of being able to dictate their own work hours. 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They also have the advantage of ensuring that you\u2019re not bound to a single location \u2013 if you\u2019re a freelancer, you\u2019re free to go on vacation or even more cities and countries without problems with your professional life.\u00a0 Freelancers can 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