Overview
With many businesses paying six-figure salaries for skills-based positions, the remote work revolution has accelerated in 2025. These five positions, which don’t require a college degree, pay over $80,000 per year, according to FlexJobs’ 2025 Career Survey.
Trends in Remote Work for 2025:
- AI resume screening removes degree bias
- 72% of employers now base hiring decisions on skills tests
- More than 45 countries offer global “digital nomad” visas.
The AI Prompt Engineer
Salary Range for 2025: $85,000 to $150,000
The Reason It’s Hot:
- Every business requires ChatGPT/DALL-E specialists.
- 400% increase in employment since 2023
Required Skills:
- Fundamentals of natural language processing
- Industry-specific expertise
How to Get Started:
- Finish the free Google AI courses.
- Create a portfolio using PromptBase.
- $50 to $150 per hour
Creator of AR/VR Content
Salary Range for 2025: $75,000 to $130,000
- Boom Areas for 2025:
- Retail spaces in the metaverse
- Virtual tours of real estate
Resources for Learning:
- Free tier Unity 3D
- Free tier Blender
Option Without Code:
- Create avatars with Ready Player Me ($29/month).
Analyst for Cybersecurity
Salary Range for 2025: $90,000 to $160,000
Essential Requirement:
- There are 3.5 million open positions worldwide.
- Completely remote audits of compliance
Path to Certification:
- CompTIA Security+ costs $370.
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate (per month, $49)
Expert in Automated Trading
Salary Range for 2025: $100,000 to $250,000+
Fresh Possibilities:
- Trading with crypto algos
- Analytics for sports betting
Beginning Proficiency:
- Fundamentals of Python
- TradingView scripting
Platforms for Freelancers:
Toptal and Upwork
Coach for Voice Optimization
Salary Range for 2025: $80,000 to $120,000
Increasing Demand From:
- Trainers for AI voice models
- Podcasters and producers of high-end content
Unusual 2025 Viewpoint:
- Assist customers in creating “signature vocal tones” for branding
FAQs
A: Voice Coaching (start making money in 30 days)
A: Voice Coaching (start making money in 30 days)
A: Some cybersecurity positions are age-blind, while others typically require 18+.
A: YouTube tutorials and Google Career Certificates
A: Steer clear of “pay-to-play” job boards because legitimate businesses don’t charge
Free Remote Job Starter Kit for 2025
- Skills evaluation test
- Role-specific resume template
- Employer hiring list
