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Apr 26, 2016 ● Peter Jones
21 Part-Time Jobs That Pay More than $20 Per Hour
Need a side gig? Or maybe just a flexible schedule to accommodate your family or other projects, so you can bring in some bacon? You don't have to settle for a sub-par hourly wage, we promise. Here are 21—that’s right, 21—part time jobs that pay more than the usual $20 per hour. You can also skip the list, sign up with TheJobNetwork right here to receive the newly posted part time job openings in your location.
1. Freelance Writing: Average ~$26/hr
You can easily make freelance writing a full-time job, or you can take advantage of the good compensation and flexibility and use it as a part-time gig. Start with sites that pay per post if you need a little primary inspiration.2. Landscaping: Average $20+/hr
If you like getting your hands dirty and spending a day doing physical work outside, this can be for you. Start with local one-off gigs on Craigslist, then try to build a word-of-mouth reputation. If you can work specialized machinery, you can make much more—just be careful to get the necessary licenses and insurance if you start building this into a business.3. Graphic Design: Average $22/hr
You need great computer skills and a keen eye for design, but it’s a great gig if you’ve got what it takes. Make yourself a portfolio of sample work and then make sure you have a website showcasing it, plus any recommendations and rave reviews you’ve won.4. Massage Therapy: Average: $60/hr
Strong hands? A desire to help people? Get yourself your Certified Massage Therapist license and start raking in the dough. Work on your own or through health clubs, massage studios, and spas.5. Interpreting/Translating: Average: $23.71/hr
If you’re bi- or multi-lingual, this can be a great way of making some relatively easy money. Work on an on-call basis or by contracting steadier gigs.6. Sign Language Interpreting: Average: $36.50/hr
If you know ASL or another sign language, you can work interpreting in event venues, courtrooms, or classrooms—or even smaller environments like mediations and meetings.7. Tutoring: Average: up to $75/hr
Bone up on your science and math, specialize in the trickiest of subjects, and you’ll make tons of money. But even vocab and test prep will get you well over $20/hr.8. Test Prep Instruction: Average: $21-$32/hr
Depending on the test you’re qualified to teach, this can be a great way to make some extra cash. Work with the SAT, ACT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE or GMAT, and more.9. Personal Shopping: Average: up to $33/hr
You’ll need a decent background in fashion, and a great eye for style, but you’ll make good money and probably have a great time making it.10. Etsy: Depends on what you sell.
Are you crafty? Selling your wares on Etsy can be enough to earn a full-time living. Your compensation will depend on what you make, how long it takes you to make what you make, and how much you charge. But the sky’s the limit.![part time jobs](/sites/default/files/blog/migrated/resume-library-site-banner1_6.png)
11. App Design: Average: $6k/month
As long as you have the skills and knowledge to develop this kind of software, it can be incredibly lucrative and very flexible work.12. Nannying: Average: $20-$25/hr
Love kids? Work daily, weekends, evenings, on-call, you name it—parents have the need and you pocket the cash.13. Personal Chef: Average: $20-$45+/hr
Start with pals and friends of friends, and build a reputation by word-of-mouth. Have steady weekly gigs, or cook batches of freezer meals in bulk. If you’re good on the pots and pans, the cold, hard cash is out there for you.14. Catering: Average: $20+/hr
If you don’t mind working evenings and/or weekends, this is a great way to pick up loads of extra money. And good gigs usually open doors for more.15. Bartending: Average: $26/hr (plus tips)
You may need certification in your state, and you’ll definitely need skills making cocktails or pouring shots and beer, but no matter what you do, you can make a ton of money if you find the right place and hit on the right schedule. Start small, rake in the tips.16. Personal Assisting: Average: $25/hr
Are you super organized? Don’t mind doing the adult-ing, logistics, and errands for someone else and then getting paid? As long as you’re responsible, discrete, and reliable, this is a great and lucrative gig.17. Serving: TIPS
Depending on the volume and the prices of the place, you can make a huge amount of money in tips in relatively few hours. Get your foot in the door and always have this as a fall back side-gig when you need cash fast.18. Yoga Instruction: Average: $24.37-$49+/hr
You’ll need to invest in a Teacher Training series, which takes at least 200 hours and a final assessment, but then you’ll get paid to exercise! You’ll be fitter and richer.19. Fashion Consulting: Average: $50-$500/hr
This is one of those fabled super-high-paying gigs, but if you have a superb eye for fashion and can court the high end clients, it might be for you.20. Dog Walking: Average: $20+/hr
Freelance or work with a dog walking company. Get outside, get some exercise, spend time with cute dogs, and… get paid? Start advertising at local pet places—groomers, boarders, vets, pet stores, etc.21. Make-up: Average: $23.50/hr
Get brides and celebs and party-goers gussied up for the big event. Have fun while you work. As long as you’re good enough at what you do to keep getting the gigs!Share via:
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