Top 10 Work From Home Jobs That Pay As Much Or Much More Than The Average American Salary

There was a time when working from home was a pipe dream, but recently there has been a surge of jobs you can do from your own place.

Whether you're working remotely for a company or starting your own business, there's no shortage of work-from-home opportunities. Here are10 options, many of which can generate annual earnings equal to more than the average American salary.

1. Blogger

Blogging is cheap and easy to start doing. It could be as simple as just writing about your favorite music or food and eventually you can start making money from your site. Just keep in mind that you have to pay patiently when it comes to profiting from your blog. If this is something you want to pursue, check out this guide.

2. Counter

Believe it or not, you don't have to be a CPA to start accounting. Simply enroll in an accounting course at a community college or even online (like this course from The Accounting Coach ). Once you complete a course, you can start earning, and the average salary is reported as $34,000. (Some stay-at-home bookkeepers I've talked to personally make upwards of $70,000.)

3. Childcare

Whether it's just for a couple of hours or for the whole day, running a babysitting business from your home can be lucrative. Just make sure you get the correct licenses and permits.

4. Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical research coordinators help manage clinical trial operations. You could earn over $48,000 from this job and you don't need a bachelor's degree.

5. Consulting

If you have experience and knowledge in a specific area, consider sharing it with others. For example, if you are an accountant or a lawyer, you can provide advice to small businesses for a penny.

You can also ask companies about how to use a new software program or how to be more environmentally friendly. (If you're interested, here is a reference guide to get you started.)

6. Customer Service Representative

Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you also have a landline phone and reliable internet? Then you can earn between $8 and $15 per hour as a customer service representative.

7. Data entry

Entering data for companies is not the most exciting of jobs. However, you don't need previous experience and you can start at $10 per hour.

8. Copywriting

You can write copy for businesses from home and, in some cases, earn up to six figures. Try Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs.

9. E-commerce Store Owner

There are five types of eCommerce business models: dropshipping, wholesale, manufacturing, white-label, and subscriptions. Thanks to sites like Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce, you can quickly launch your own eCommerce store.

10. Graphic Designer

Many businesses need someone to design their logos, websites, or visual advertisements. If you have a degree or certification in this area, you can earn a comfortable salary annually (reportedly $45,000 or more).

The more skillful you are, the more customers you'll get through word of mouth. Here is a guide on how to create a website that can help you get started.