A life of full-time travel can seem impossible, but over 23 million Americans are choosing to break ties with traditional lifestyles in favor of living as digital nomads. 

If office-free work seems like a dream, learn more about some of the best digital nomad jobs for beginners.  

Benefits of Being a Digital Nomad

The freedom to travel and work wherever you please might be the greatest benefit to living as a digital nomad, but there are many other perks, including:

• Cost of living savings. Living in an RV eliminates most housing and utility costs.

• Greater financial freedom. Lower cost of living means more disposable income. 

• Making new friends. Traveling while working creates opportunities to connect with different people. 

• Little to no commute. Digital nomad jobs let you work from wherever you have an internet connection.

• Every day is unique. Wake up to sunrise at the Grand Canyon, or watch the sunset in Key West. 

• Improved quality of life. No more waiting for your two weeks of vacation time. Live the life of your dreams every day.  

Top 30 Digital Nomad Jobs For Beginners

If you’re ready to ditch traditional employment and find freedom on the open road, here are some of the best jobs for living that digital nomad lifestyle.  

 1. Search Engine Evaluator

Search engine evaluators help improve search engine performance by rating and critiquing search term results based on relevancy and accuracy. 

You'll need a computer, internet, research skills, and the ability to follow evaluation guidelines. These remote workers are often project-based, meaning you might have some downtime between gigs. The average income is about $47,000/year. 

 2. Transcriptionist

Transcriptionists listen to audio recordings and type out what they hear word-for-word. You’ll need great listening skills, excellent spelling and grammar, and quick and accurate typing skills. 

Most transcriptionists work freelance, transcribing legal, medical, or corporate audio. On average, they make $20-40/hour. Taking specialized transcription classes or becoming certified can help kickstart your career and earning potential. 

 3. Translator

Translators help bridge language barriers between two languages. You’ll need excellent spelling and grammar in both languages, as well as cultural awareness and the ability to match style and tone. 

Most translators are self-employed and work on their own schedule, while others work for agencies with more regular hours. Translators make around $20/hour on average.  

4. Digital Marketing Specialist

Digital marketing specialists create marketing campaigns and advertising content. They compose click-worthy advertisements, create engaging emails and social media posts, analyze data, and optimize content to reach target demographics. 

You must be tech-savvy and stay updated on client goals, current trends, and effective sales techniques. Some work freelance, while others work for a company. The average entry-level position makes around $49,000/year.  

 5. Blogger

Writing blogs can be a great way to record your travels while making money and sharing your topics of passion. Work hours are flexible, as you'll write, edit, and promote on your own time. Excellent spelling, grammar, writing style, and a working knowledge of monetization methods are a must. 

Bloggers with an interesting niche and good marketing earn an average of $50,000/year.  

6. Copy Editor

Copy editors ensure that texts are error-free, easy to understand, publication-ready, and fit style guidelines. They need excellent communication and time management skills to meet deadlines and collaborate with clients and writers. 

They can work as freelancers or for companies, magazines, newspapers, or publishers and earn around $54,000/year full-time.    

7. Social Media Manager

Social media managers update and maintain a brand or company’s social media presence. You’ll need familiarity with social platforms to increase followers, encourage engagement, and create advertising or social campaigns. 

A background in marketing or public relations is helpful, and you can work freelance or for companies in any industry, making upward of $46,000/year.

 8. Online Tutor

If you’re academically inclined, consider working as an online tutor to help students better understand and improve their skills in a variety of subjects. 

Most earn an average of $57,000/year. You’ll need in-depth knowledge of your chosen subject and the ability to explain concepts to students of varying ages and education levels.  

 9. Data Entry Executive

Data entry executives input, organize, and manage data transferred from physical copies to digital databases. Data entry requires efficient and accurate typing, computer skills, and excellent communication and customer service. 

Salaries vary, but you can expect around $2,000/month. Earning potential increases based on experience and certifications.  

 10. Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketing involves promoting products or services using affiliate links. When someone buys a product through a unique link, affiliate marketers get paid a percentage. Some affiliate marketing programs also pay when people complete actions, like downloading an app, clicking on a website, or signing up for a trial. 

Since affiliate marketing involves promoting goods and services, you’ll need a platform to start. Affiliate marketers with established blogs, social media pages, podcasts, or websites earn an average of $170,000/year. 

11. Email Marketer

A subcategory of digital marketing, email marketers create effective and high-quality emails for companies and brands. Work involves communicating with leads, maintaining email lists, and creating email campaigns. Email marketers might advertise sales, ask for donations, or create awareness for their clients. 

You’ll need a combination of technical, writing, and design skills and can make around $60,000/year.  

 12. Voice-Over Artist

Voice-over artists record their voices for audiobooks, commercials, cartoons, video games, and more. You must have an expressive voice, good articulation, and be creative and versatile. 

You'll need a quality microphone, a computer with recording software, and a soundproof space. Making an average of $75,000/year, many voice-over artists have casting agents to help them find roles. 

13. Online Survey Taker

Online survey takers share opinions with companies wanting feedback on goods or services. For this role, you’ll want to keep your personal details private, keep anti-malware software on your computer, and have a dedicated email address for surveys. 

Taking surveys might not be a big money maker, but it can help you earn some extra travel cash in your downtime.  

 14. Podcast Editor

Podcast editors use special software to enhance, polish, and organize audio recordings into finished podcasts. You can develop the needed skills by taking classes or watching instructional videos.

You’ll need a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones, a quiet workspace, and a computer with good enough specs to run editing software. Most podcast editors are freelancers that set their own hours and make an average of $53,000/year. 

 15. Ad Manager

Ad managers plan, develop, implement, and monitor advertising campaigns. Most have a marketing background, technical knowledge, creative and analytical minds, and excellent interpersonal skills. 

Ad Management is a full-time job, often during regular business hours, making an average of $127,000/year.  

 16. Traveling Au Pair

An au pair's responsibilities usually include providing basic childcare and performing light housework for a host family.

To become an au pair, you’ll need a high school diploma, childcare experience, and a clean background check. Au pairs live with host families, earning an average of $24,700/year in the U.S. 

17. Online Nutritionist

Online nutritionists help people create the best diets for health needs and fitness goals. You should be knowledgeable about healthy eating, meal plan creation, client health conditions, and progress evaluation. 

You’ll need to be goal-oriented and have an education in nutrition or certification as a dietician to work as an online nutritionist. Licensed nutritionists make an average of $67,000/year while helping clients live healthier lives.  

18. Remote Recruiter

Remote recruiters work with companies or businesses to find and place qualified employees. It requires a background in human resources, research abilities, and interpersonal and communication skills. 

On average, remote recruiters make around $63,000/year. You should be familiar with hiring practices, job boards, and necessary employee certifications or qualifications. 

 19. House-sitter

House-sitters care for clients' homes while they're away, usually involving watering plants, checking mail, setting security systems, and other tasks to keep the home in working order.

You don’t need a special education, but you must be reliable, trustworthy, and able to operate household equipment as necessary. House-sitters make an average of $74,000/year.  

 20. English Teacher

English teachers help students improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. You’ll need a native understanding of English, the ability to explain grammar and language, empathy, and patience. 

The average salary in the U.S. is around $43,000/year. English teachers with certifications and backgrounds in education can work at schools, online companies, and teaching agencies. 

 21. Web Developer 

Web developers are responsible for building and maintaining websites and need a mix of creativity and technical skills. Front-end web developers are responsible for appearance, layout, and design. Back-end web developers write code. Full-stack web developers do both.

Web developers work either independently or as salaried employees and make around $88,000/year on average.  

 22. Game Developer

Game developers collaborate with design teams to create playable games using creativity, programming, and coding skills. Salary and workload vary based on whether you're self-employed or working for a company.

The average game developer earns around $75,000/year and has a background in computer sciences, game development, or other related field.  

 23. Dog-sitter

Dog-sitters care for people’s pets while they are away, including tasks like feeding, watering, and socializing with pets, or even grooming, attending veterinary appointments, and administering medications.

You won’t need any special education, but you should be trustworthy and dependable, familiar with pet health and behavior, and communicative with the owners. You can find work through organizations like Care.com, online job boards, or word of mouth. Average pay varies, but you can expect to make around $25,000/year. 

 24. Freelance Bartender

Freelance bartenders are master mixologists that set their own schedules and work for venues or private parties. You’ll need to be an expert multitasker with an outgoing personality and even temperament. Good listening skills and the ability to connect and deal with people in different emotional states are keys to success.

Working hours will depend on your skills and self-marketing. Growing your network and building relationships with event planners can turn freelance bartending into a lucrative career, averaging $42,000/year. 

 25. Freelance Server

Freelance servers put their multi-tasking, problem-solving, and customer service skills to work at part-time or temporary jobs in restaurants, at events like weddings or parties, or for catering companies. 

This job is far from the traditional 9 to 5. Many events fall on weekends or evenings, and the amount of work you'll get depends on your experience, connections, and self-marketing skills. The average salary for freelance servers is around $22,000/year. 

 26. Freelance Chef

Freelance chefs use culinary skills to cook delicious meals for clients as caterers, menu designers, or personal cooks. Culinary training, knowledge of allergy and food safety practices, and a flair for creating fresh, flavorful fare are a must. 

Some freelance chefs fill in part-time for restaurants, but most work at events, private parties, or for multiple clients as private cooks. The median salary for freelance chefs is around $60,000/year.  

 27. Performer

Performers often work as musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, magicians, or even in the circus. Passion, dedication, and flexibility are must-haves for all performers, but specific skills will depend on the type of performance. 

Many performers are self-employed, but others work for agencies, in theme parks, on cruise ships, or in other venues. Salary varies greatly depending on abilities, experience, and opportunities.  

 28. Entrepreneurship

If you’re a self-starter with a head for business, becoming an entrepreneur is an option. Entrepreneurship requires identifying opportunities for profit, honing your sales and marketing skills, and creating a business plan to help generate revenue. 

Many entrepreneurs have backgrounds in business, sales, or marketing. Hours and salary vary significantly depending on your field and focus.  

 29. Reviewer

Reviewers help consumers make informed decisions about products or services and even movies or television shows. 

Reviewers need professionalism, honest and unbiased judgment, and communication skills and make $39,000-59,000/year. 

 30. Volunteer

Volunteers help people in need and give back to the community. Churches, non-profit organizations, political campaigns, senior living centers, and other charities often need volunteers. 

While not a paying job, volunteering can pay in other ways. If you’re just starting out, volunteer work can help you build skills and experience before applying for jobs. 

Work Remotely in a Cruise RV

Work/life balance doesn’t have to be a struggle. No matter your niche, there are digital nomad career options that allow you to support yourself while indulging in your wanderlust. 

Are you ready to take the leap of a lifetime to reclaim your time and freedom? If life as a digital nomad sounds like it’s up your alley, contact Cruise America to find the perfect RV to call home.