Escape Video Calls: 13 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Keep You Off Camera

Escape Video Calls: 13 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Keep You Off Camera

Securing a remote job is one of the most effective ways to alleviate both financial and personal stress. However, not everyone wants to be in front of a screen with their video camera on, sitting through endless meetings.

The good news is that there are plenty of work-from-home roles that you can do where you don't have to have any video calls. Here are 13 remote jobs that do not require you to be on camera.

Editor's note: All salary information is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Transcriptionist

Median annual salary: $37,550

Armed with sensitive headphones and specialized software, you will transcribe various audio and video pieces into text. There are many of these roles across industries such as health care, marketing, and legal, so you will have no trouble finding your niche specialization.

Since this work is done asynchronously, there will be few, if any, video meetings.

Data Entry Clerk

Median annual salary: $37,790

In this role, you will gather and enter data into a spreadsheet or another similar type of document or database — no camera needed. The work could also include creating visualizations of the data with graphs and charts.

Since you'll be working remotely and mainly inputting information into computer systems, the work can be done independently without requiring face-to-face interaction.

Online Tutor

Median annual salary: $40,090

As a tutor, you will develop and execute lesson plans for various subjects, answer and help solve problems, and help your clients gain knowledge and skills in the subject of their choosing. While some tutor roles are video-focused, there are many text-based jobs out there where you will communicate with students via email and messaging apps.

Virtual Assistant

Median annual salary: $47,460

As a VA, you will handle the day-to-day tasks for company executives, such as scheduling, bookkeeping, proofreading, answering emails, research, and anything else required of the role. While some virtual assistants might have to answer calls or talk with the executive team, there are plenty of roles that are purely text, call, or email-based.

Bookkeeper

Median annual salary: $49,210

In this role, you will be responsible for tracking day-to-day financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll, and performing any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of your client.

You'll be the go-to source for all financial information, and due to the remote nature of the job, you'll have most of your interactions via email and direct messages. A background in accounting or a degree in a related field is what you'll need to get started.

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

Median annual salary: $50,250

As one of these technicians, you'll spend most of your time reviewing patient records, assigning medical codes for billing/research, and accurately inputting the information into your company database.

Given the nature of this job, you'll spend most of your time alone on your computer. Although you'll occasionally correspond with coworkers, it'll be primarily through email and direct messaging.

Translator/Interpreter

Median annual salary: $59,440

In this job, you will translate various texts from one language to another. You will also be able to assist in localizing the translation, ensuring that it remains faithful to the original text while being comprehensible to speakers of the target language.

Since this is a project-based work, you will not have to spend much time attending meetings or video calls. Fluency in both English and one additional language is required for this role.

Graphic Designer

Median annual salary: $61,300

Graphic designers design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canvas to create visual content for both web and print media. This is another project-based role where you can work asynchronously with your coworkers.

Though you'll still be in constant communication with others, you'll be sharing ideas over instant messaging apps instead of video calls.

Customer Support Specialist

Median annual salary: $61,550

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for your business's interactions with customers. Between live chat, emails, social media, and text, you'll provide customers with the support they need.

Since this is a text-based role, there will be very few, if any, video calls. A background in customer service is beneficial to have before starting this role, but there are plenty of entry-level positions available.

Claims Adjuster

Median annual salary: $76,790

As a claims adjuster, you will collect, analyze, and review claim documentation to determine if the claimant meets the requirements to get paid out by the insurance company. You will have to call claimants on the phone or respond by email, but there are often no video calls involved.

Video Editor

Median annual salary: $80,990

Whether it's editing short-form social media content or full-length films, you'll have plenty of projects to keep you busy as a video editor. Since the vast majority of your work will be done from your computer running editing software, you will have little to no video calls, as most of your correspondence will be done over email and text, especially as a freelancer.

A background in video editing is beneficial, along with a portfolio of work.

Technical Writer

Median annual salary: $91,670

As a technical writer, you will help create user manuals, how-to guides, and other text documents. Beyond a keen understanding of the subject material and style guide, you'll spend most of your time translating dense technical concepts into plain English.

When this role is project-based, you won't be spending any time on video calls, as some roles may prefer communication over email and or direct messages.

Working remotely is becoming the norm for many different types of businesses, so it has never been easier to land a lucrative job you can do from your home office.

There are also plenty of roles you can perform without having to spend your days in video calls and meetings. The constant barrage of video conferencing has caused many to experience "Zoom Fatigue," which can significantly impact the quality of your work.

So, consider one of the 13 jobs above and ditch all the endless video calls for something a bit more focused and fulfilling.