Report Identifies Top Remote, Part-Time Jobs for 2025

Fewer Americans may be starting side hustles than in previous years, but demand for remote, part-time roles with flexible schedules remains strong. A new survey by FlexJobs highlights the industries and job titles that are leading in offering these opportunities, with education, health care, and project management topping the list. Analysts say such positions are attractive for workers looking to supplement income, build skills, or test new career paths without the commitment of a full-time role.

Key Industries and Growing Demand

FlexJobs reviewed listings from more than 60,000 companies between January and July 2025 to determine the roles offering part-time, remote work. Each position analyzed required fewer than 30 to 35 hours per week and allowed employees to work from any location with internet access.

The survey identified education and training, medical and health, and project management as the top industries for remote, part-time employment. Mental health, project management, and administrative roles recorded the most significant year-over-year increase, with available postings rising by 27 percent compared to the previous year.

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Top 10 Job Titles

According to the report, the following roles had the highest volume of remote, part-time postings in 2025:

• Licensed Therapist
• Career Consultant
• Nurse Practitioner
• Graphic Designer
• Translator
• Administrative Assistant
• Customer Service Representative
• Copywriter
• Video Editor
• Marketing Specialist

Expert Insights

FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana emphasized that part-time positions can be valuable for career development and financial stability. “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,” Frana said.

She added that financial concerns remain a major motivator, pointing to a March FlexJobs report showing that 61 percent of workers maintain side jobs to supplement their primary income. “Overall, there are still many opportunities for part-time remote work for people who are looking for that, which is great,” she said.

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Shifts Since the Pandemic

Frana noted that the rise of telehealth services during the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the growing popularity of remote therapy and nursing roles. “These roles can work very well to still give patients the quality standard of care that they need and desire,” she explained.

Creative and computer-based positions, including copywriting and graphic design, also align naturally with part-time, remote arrangements. “Depending on what the company’s or the client’s needs are, you can do this type of work on a freelance, contract basis or as an employee,” Frana said.

Benefits and Considerations

Beyond income and skill-building, part-time remote jobs can provide workers with greater career flexibility. For those seeking a transition into a new field, these roles can act as an entry point. They are also seen as beneficial for full-time employees aiming to pay down debt, build savings, or prepare for major purchases.

However, Frana cautioned that balancing multiple responsibilities requires careful planning. “This is something that you’re adding to your life, in addition to your full-time job and any other activities you have,” she said. “You are able to do it on your own time, but you have to have that time.”