Bookkeeper
Keep the books for small businesses, often from home.
- Median pay
- $50,670 a year
- Cost to start
- $0 to $800
- Time to start
- 2 to 6 months
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What it really pays
$50,670 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Try a free bookkeeping basics lesson to see if you enjoy the work.
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