All Freelance Skills & Rates
96 core occupations with BLS/proxy wage baselines. Each maps to multiple searchable job titles. Select a skill to see detailed rates or try the calculator.
Business
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Accountant / Bookkeeper | $40.23/hr | Strong | BLS Accountants (SOC 13-2011, May 2025)... |
| Business Consultant | $48.97/hr | Strong | BLS Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111, May 2025)... |
| Financial Analyst | $49.40/hr | Strong | BLS Financial & Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051, May 2025)... |
| Project Manager | $49.19/hr | Strong | BLS Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082, May 2025)... |
| Virtual Assistant | $20.00/hr | Model Estimate | MODEL ESTIMATE — no direct BLS category. Based on market sur... |
Business & Finance
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| CRM Specialist | $37.87/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Market Research Analysts SOC 13-1161 (May 2025... |
| Executive Coach | $33.00/hr | Weak | Proxy via BLS Training & Development Specialists SOC 13-1151... |
| HR Consultant | $36.51/hr | Strong | BLS Human Resources Specialists SOC 13-1071 (May 2025). Dire... |
| Insurance Agent / Broker | $30.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Insurance Sales Agents SOC 41-3021. Estimated May 2024 r... |
| Legal Consultant / Paralegal | $30.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Paralegals & Legal Assistants SOC 23-2011. Estimated May... |
| Real Estate Agent | $27.00/hr | Weak | BLS Real Estate Sales Agents SOC 41-9022. Estimated May 2024... |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $39.58/hr | Strong | BLS Logisticians SOC 13-1081 (May 2025). Direct occupation m... |
| Tax Preparer | $29.30/hr | Acceptable | BLS Tax Preparers SOC 13-2082 (May 2025). Direct occupation ... |
| Transcriber | $21.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS SOC 43-9022 Word Processors and Typists. Approximate — g... |
| Tutor | $25.00/hr | Weak | BLS SOC 25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other. Freelan... |
| Wellness Coach | $30.00/hr | Model Estimate | Model Estimate — no specific BLS category. Uses SOC 39-9099 ... |
Cybersecurity
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Cloud Architect | $64.45/hr | Strong | BLS Computer Network Architects (SOC 15-1241, May 2025)... |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $62.11/hr | Strong | BLS Info Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212, May 2025)... |
| Database Administrator | $50.30/hr | Strong | BLS Database Admins (SOC 15-1242, May 2025)... |
| IT Support Specialist | $29.74/hr | Strong | BLS Computer Support (SOC 15-1232, May 2025)... |
| Network Administrator | $47.66/hr | Strong | BLS Network Admins (SOC 15-1244, May 2025)... |
Cybersecurity & Cloud
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Cloud Engineer | $64.45/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Computer Network Architects SOC 15-1241 (May 2... |
| Penetration Tester | $62.11/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Info Security Analysts SOC 15-1212 (May 2025).... |
| Security Architect | $62.11/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Info Security Analysts SOC 15-1212 (May 2025) ... |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $65.38/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Software Developers SOC 15-1252 (May 2025). SR... |
| Systems Administrator | $47.66/hr | Strong | BLS Network & Computer Systems Administrators SOC 15-1244 (M... |
Data & AI
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| AI / ML Researcher | $67.45/hr | Strong | BLS Computer Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221, May 2025)... |
| BI Developer | $65.38/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Software Developers SOC 15-1252 (May 2025). BI... |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $67.45/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Computer & Info Research Scientists SOC 15-122... |
| Data Analyst | $46.24/hr | Acceptable | BLS Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 w/ model-based downward adju... |
| Data Engineer | $66.47/hr | Acceptable | BLS Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 w/ model-based upward adjust... |
| Data Scientist | $57.80/hr | Strong | BLS Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051, May 2025)... |
| ML Engineer | $67.45/hr | Strong | BLS Computer Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221, May 2025)... |
| NLP Engineer | $67.45/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Computer & Info Research Scientists SOC 15-122... |
| Prompt Engineer | $47.64/hr | Model Estimate | Model Estimate — no specific BLS category. Based on 15-1299 ... |
Design
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| 3D Artist / Modeler | $35.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Special Effects Artists & Animators SOC 27-101... |
| Animator (2D / 3D) | $35.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Special Effects Artists & Animators SOC 27-101... |
| Brand / Identity Designer | $29.47/hr | Acceptable | BLS Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024, May 2024 — pending May 2... |
| Game Designer | $50.00/hr | Weak | Model Estimate — no direct BLS SOC for game design. Proxy vi... |
| Graphic Designer | $29.47/hr | Acceptable | BLS Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024, May 2024 — pending May 2... |
| Illustrator | $29.47/hr | Acceptable | BLS Fine Artists (SOC 27-1013, May 2024 — pending May 2025 u... |
| Interaction Designer | $50.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Web & Digital Interface Designers SOC 15-1255 ... |
| Interior Designer | $31.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Interior Designers SOC 27-1025. Estimated May 2024 rate ... |
| Motion Graphics Designer | $33.93/hr | Acceptable | BLS Special Effects Artists (SOC 27-1014, May 2024 — pending... |
| Presentation Designer | $29.47/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Graphic Designers SOC 27-1024 (May 2024). Pres... |
| Product Designer | $50.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Web & Digital Interface Designers SOC 15-1255 ... |
| UI / UX Designer | $50.00/hr | Strong | BLS Web & Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255, May 2025... |
| eLearning Developer | $50.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS SOC 15-1255 Web & Digital Interface Designers ... |
Engineering & Technical
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Architect (Buildings) | $47.73/hr | Strong | BLS Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) SOC 17-1011 (May... |
| CAD Drafter | $32.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Architectural & Civil Drafters SOC 17-3011. Estimated Ma... |
| Chemical Engineer | $60.12/hr | Strong | BLS Chemical Engineers SOC 17-2041 (May 2025). Direct occupa... |
| Civil Engineer | $48.48/hr | Strong | BLS Civil Engineers SOC 17-2051 (May 2025). Direct occupatio... |
| Electrical Engineer | $58.00/hr | Strong | BLS Electrical Engineers SOC 17-2071 (May 2025). Direct occu... |
| Environmental Consultant | $40.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Environmental Scientists & Specialists SOC 19-2041. Esti... |
| Industrial Designer | $38.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Commercial & Industrial Designers SOC 27-1021. Estimated... |
| Mechanical Engineer | $50.05/hr | Strong | BLS Mechanical Engineers SOC 17-2141 (May 2025). Direct occu... |
Marketing
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Affiliate Marketer | $37.87/hr | Weak | Proxy via BLS Market Research Analysts SOC 13-1161 (May 2025... |
| Community Manager | $37.87/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Market Research Analysts SOC 13-1161 (May 2025... |
| Email Marketer | $37.87/hr | Acceptable | BLS Market Research Analysts (SOC 13-1161, May 2025 — proxy)... |
| Growth Marketer | $80.19/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 (May 2025). Gro... |
| Marketing Strategist | $80.19/hr | Strong | BLS Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021, May 2025)... |
| PPC / Ads Specialist | $37.87/hr | Acceptable | BLS Market Research Analysts (SOC 13-1161, May 2025 — proxy)... |
| PR Specialist | $35.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Public Relations Specialists SOC 27-3031. Estimated May ... |
| Product Marketing Manager | $80.19/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 (May 2025). Pro... |
| SEO Specialist | $37.87/hr | Acceptable | BLS Market Research Analysts (SOC 13-1161, May 2025 — proxy)... |
| Social Media Manager | $37.87/hr | Weak | BLS Market Research Analysts (SOC 13-1161, May 2025 — proxy)... |
Media
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Audio Engineer | $35.16/hr | Strong | BLS Sound Engineering Technicians (SOC 27-4014, May 2025)... |
| Photographer | $24.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Photographers (SOC 27-4021, May 2024 — pending May 2025 ... |
| Podcast Producer | $33.93/hr | Acceptable | BLS Film & Video Editors (SOC 27-4032, May 2024 — pending Ma... |
| Video Editor | $33.93/hr | Acceptable | BLS Film & Video Editors (SOC 27-4032, May 2024 — pending Ma... |
| Videographer | $33.09/hr | Acceptable | BLS Camera Operators (SOC 27-4031, May 2024 — pending May 20... |
Media & Audio
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Colorist | $33.93/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Film & Video Editors SOC 27-4032. May 2024 rat... |
| Drone Operator | $33.09/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Camera Operators SOC 27-4031. May 2024 rate $3... |
| Livestream Producer | $33.93/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Film & Video Editors SOC 27-4032. May 2024 rat... |
| Sound Designer | $35.16/hr | Acceptable | BLS Sound Engineering Technicians SOC 27-4014 (May 2025). So... |
| Translator / Localizer | $27.00/hr | Weak | BLS Interpreters & Translators SOC 27-3091. Estimated rate ~... |
Software Dev
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| AR / VR Developer | $65.38/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Software Developers SOC 15-1252 (May 2025). AR... |
| Backend Developer | $65.38/hr | Strong | BLS Software Developers (SOC 15-1252, May 2025)... |
| Blockchain Developer | $67.45/hr | Strong | BLS Computer Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221, May 2025)... |
| DevOps Engineer | $65.38/hr | Strong | BLS Software Developers (SOC 15-1252, May 2025)... |
| Embedded Systems Developer | $65.38/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Software Developers SOC 15-1252 (May 2025). Em... |
| Frontend Developer | $44.54/hr | Strong | BLS Web Developers (SOC 15-1254, May 2025)... |
| Full-Stack Developer | $65.38/hr | Strong | BLS Software Developers (SOC 15-1252, May 2025)... |
| Game Developer | $65.38/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Software Developers SOC 15-1252 (May 2025). Ga... |
| Mobile App Developer | $65.38/hr | Strong | BLS Software Developers (SOC 15-1252, May 2025)... |
| QA Engineer / Tester | $50.14/hr | Strong | BLS Software QA Analysts & Testers SOC 15-1253 (May 2025). D... |
Writing
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Content Writer | $30.65/hr | Acceptable | BLS Writers & Authors SOC 27-3043 w/ model-based downward ad... |
| Copywriter | $38.31/hr | Strong | BLS Writers & Authors (SOC 27-3043, May 2025)... |
| Editor / Proofreader | $37.46/hr | Strong | BLS Editors (SOC 27-3041, May 2025)... |
| SEO Content Strategist | $38.31/hr | Strong | BLS Writers & Authors (SOC 27-3043, May 2025)... |
| Technical Writer | $40.00/hr | Acceptable | BLS Technical Writers (SOC 27-3042, May 2024 est — pending M... |
Writing & Content
| Occupation | BLS Median | Confidence | Data Source |
|---|
| Ghostwriter | $38.31/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Writers & Authors SOC 27-3043 (May 2025). Ghos... |
| Grant Writer | $38.31/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Writers & Authors SOC 27-3043 (May 2025). Gran... |
| Medical Writer | $40.00/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Technical Writers SOC 27-3042. May 2024 est $4... |
| Scriptwriter | $38.31/hr | Acceptable | Proxy via BLS Writers & Authors SOC 27-3043 (May 2025). Scri... |
| UX Writer | $38.31/hr | Weak | Model Estimate — no BLS category for UX writing. Proxy via B... |