The Best Jobs of 2020 That Can Be Done Remotely

By Rachel Jay, Content Specialist

Smart job seekers looking for a job often focus on roles that are in demand and also high paying. This enticing combination can mean career and financial stability—an ideal situation for most. But how does one go about finding these jobs?

Glassdoor recently released its 2020 list of the 50 best jobs in America. These jobs were determined by weighing three factors: earning potential, job satisfaction rating, and number of job openings. The great news is that 46 of these jobs can be found on FlexJobs with remote work options.

Remote work options on FlexJobs are comprised of 100% remote work, partial remote work, and the option for remote work. We’ve included Glassdoor’s median salary estimate and job satisfaction score, which is determined by Glassdoor user ratings.

Note: FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. The monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site, ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience. 

46 Best Jobs of 2020 That Can Be Done Remotely

1. Front End Engineer

  • Median salary: $105,240
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.9/5

2. Java Developer

  • Median salary: $83,589
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.9/5

3. Data Scientist

  • Median salary: $107,801
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.0/5

4. Product Manager

  • Median salary: $117,713
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

5. DevOps Engineer

  • Median salary: $107,310
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.9/5

6. Data Engineer

  • Median salary: $102,472
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.9/5

7. Software Engineer

  • Median salary: $105,563
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

8. Speech Language Pathologist

  • Median salary: $71,867
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

9. Strategy Manager

  • Median salary: $133,067
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.3/5

10. Business Development Manager

  • Median salary: $78,480
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.0/5

11. Nursing Manager

  • Median salary: $85,389
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

12. HR Manager

  • Median salary: $83,190
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.1/5

13. Operations Manager

  • Median salary: $70,189
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

14. Salesforce Developer

  • Median salary: $81,175
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.2/5

15. Finance Manager

  • Median salary: $120,644
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

16. Accounting Manager

  • Median salary: $85,794
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.0/5

17. Program Manager

  • Median salary: $87,005
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

18. Applications Engineer

  • Median salary: $76,854
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

19. Physical Therapist

  • Median salary: $71,483
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

20. Project Manager

  • Median salary: $77,396
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

21. Electrical Engineer

  • Median salary: $77,035
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

22. Occupational Therapist

  • Median salary: $74,339
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

23. Sales Manager

  • Median salary: $70,489
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

24. Business Analyst

  • Median salary: $73,022
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

25. Systems Engineer

  • Median salary: $92,225
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.5/5

26. Compliance Officer

  • Median salary: $84,784
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

27. Scrum Master

  • Median salary: $100,000
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

28. Customer Success Manager

  • Median salary: $66,326
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.2/5

29. Risk Manager

  • Median salary: $101,468
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

30. Software Developer

  • Median salary: $80,429
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.5/5

31. Cloud Engineer

  • Median salary: $110,600
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

32. Product Designer

  • Median salary: $102,000
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.2/5

33. Mechanical Engineer

  • Median salary: $75,700
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

34. Corporate Recruiter

  • Median salary: $65,607
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.4/5

35. UX Designer

  • Median salary: $90,478
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

36. QA Engineer

  • Median salary: $81,632
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

37. Financial Analyst

  • Median salary: $71,334
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

38. Physician Assistant

  • Median salary: $109,585
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

39. Sales Engineer

  • Median salary: $87,608
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

40. Civil Engineer

  • Median salary: $65,704
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

41. Data Analyst

  • Median salary: $62,973
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.7/5

42. Automation Engineer

  • Median salary: $85,456
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.8/5

43. Research Scientist

  • Median salary: $85,611
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.5/5

44. Design Manager

  • Median salary: $120,549
  • Job satisfaction score: 4.1/5

45. Network Engineer

  • Median salary: $71,028
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.6/5

46. Healthcare Consultant

  • Median salary: $79,065
  • Job satisfaction score: 3.9/5

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