The Rise of Remote Part-Time Work
Fewer Americans may be starting side hustles than in recent years, but part-time jobs that offer remote work and flexible hours are still in high demand. According to a recent FlexJobs survey, the top three industries offering remote, part-time jobs are education and training, medical and health, and project management.
Taking on a part-time role is a great way to upskill and explore career options, says FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana. "If you want to build skills, or if you're interested in trying something new, a part-time job can really give you the opportunity to try that without fully committing to a full-time role," she explains.
Money is another major motivator: 61% of workers report having side jobs to supplement their primary income, as per a FlexJobs report from March.
How the Data Was Compiled
FlexJobs analyzed job listings from over 60,000 companies between January and July to identify roles that offer part-time, remote work. Each job requires less than 30 to 35 hours per week and allows employees to work from "anywhere with an internet connection."
Top 10 Remote Part-Time Job Titles for 2025
- Licensed Therapist
- Career Consultant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Graphic Designer
- Translator
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Copywriter
- Video Editor
- Marketing Specialist
Key Trends and Insights
Mental health, project management, and administrative roles saw the most year-over-year growth, with a 27% increase in remote, part-time job availability since last year. Frana attributes this surge to the rise of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, which made remote therapy and nursing roles more viable and popular.
Creative, computer-based roles like copywriter and graphic designer are also well-suited for part-time, remote work, often available on a freelance or contract basis.
Benefits Beyond Flexibility
In addition to flexibility and extra income, part-time remote roles offer opportunities for career changes, debt repayment, savings building, or preparing for major purchases. However, Frana advises full-time workers to carefully evaluate their time commitments before taking on additional work.
"This is something you're adding to your life, in addition to your full-time job and other activities. You are able to do it on your own time, but you have to have that time," she cautions.
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