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Highest Paying Office & Remote-Friendly Careers
Top 25 highest-paying careers in computer, business, and financial fields often suited for remote work.
25
Careers
$116,839
Avg Salary
+12.9%
Avg Growth
Bachelor's Degree
Most Common Ed.
1
$140,910+19.7%
2
Data Warehousing Specialists
Bachelor's DegreeTop STEM Careers by Salary
$135,980+8.7%
3
Database Architects
Bachelor's DegreeTop STEM Careers by Salary
$135,980+8.7%
4
$133,080+15.8%
5
Computer Network Architects
Bachelor's DegreeTop STEM Careers by Salary
$130,390+11.9%
6
$130,390+11.9%
7
$125,770+21.8%
8
$124,910+28.5%
9
Mathematicians
Related Work ExperienceTop STEM Careers by Salary
$121,680-0.7%
10
$112,590+33.5%
11
$112,590+33.5%
12
$112,590+33.5%
13
Blockchain Engineers
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
14
Computer Occupations, All Other
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
15
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Some College
$108,970+8.2%
16
Digital Forensics Analysts
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
17
Document Management Specialists
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
18
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
19
Information Security Engineers
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
20
Information Technology Project Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
21
Penetration Testers
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
22
Web Administrators
Bachelor's Degree
$108,970+8.2%
23
Financial Risk Specialists
Bachelor's degree
$106,000+6.5%
24
Database Administrators
Bachelor's Degree
$104,620-0.7%
25
Computer Systems Analysts
Associate's Degree
$103,790+8.7%
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree20 of 25
Some College2 of 25
Related Work Experience1 of 25
Bachelor's degree1 of 25
Associate's Degree1 of 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many careers are in the Highest Paying Office & Remote-Friendly Careers guide?
- This guide covers 25 occupations, including Computer and Information Research Scientists, Data Warehousing Specialists, Database Architects, and 22 more.
- What is the salary range for careers in this guide?
- Salaries range from $103,790 (Computer Systems Analysts) to $140,910 (Computer and Information Research Scientists) median annual wage, based on BLS data.
- Which careers in this guide are growing fastest?
- The fastest-growing careers include Computer and Information Research Scientists (+19.7%), Data Warehousing Specialists (+8.7%), Database Architects (+8.7%). Growth rates are projected from 2024 to 2034 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- What education is typically needed for these careers?
- The most common entry-level requirement is a Bachelor's Degree (20 of 25 careers). Education requirements vary across the guide.
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