10 Hobbies That Could Earn You Up To $120K a Year
Your favorite hobby could be more than just a creative outlet — it could become a lucrative side income stream.
A recent Squarespace analysis ranked more than 30 hobbies and passion projects based on factors such as average annual earnings, hourly pay, search demand and freelance job opportunities. The results show that some hobbies have the potential to generate six-figure income for skilled practitioners.
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Here's a look at the 10 most profitable passion projects in the U.S., ranked by average annual income.
1. App Development
Average annual income: $119,786
Average hourly wage: $57.59
Monthly search volume: 1,160
Year-over-year search growth: 119%
Number of freelance job postings: 2,204
2. Pottery and Ceramics
Average annual income: $106,858
Average hourly wage: $51.37
Monthly search volume: 4,290
Year-over-year search growth: 18%
Number of freelance job postings: 1,000
3. 3D Printing and Maker Projects
Average annual income: $101,249
Average hourly wage: $48.68
Monthly search volume: 12,210
Year-over-year search growth: -5%
Number of freelance job postings: 2,787
4. Animator
Average annual income: $81,974
Average hourly wage: $39.41
Monthly search volume: 1,700
Year-over-year search growth: 18%
Number of freelance job postings: 2,006
5. Author and Writer
Average annual income: $81,001
Average hourly wage: $38.94
Monthly search volume: 10,230
Year-over-year search growth: 189%
Number of freelance job postings: 7,201
6. Podcasting
Average annual income: $75,498
Average hourly wage: $36.30
Monthly search volume: 9,000
Year-over-year search growth: 82%
Number of freelance job postings: 1,894
7. Web Design and Development
Average annual income: $72,500
Average hourly wage: $34.86
Monthly search volume: 11,530
Year-over-year search growth: 111%
Number of freelance job postings: 13,141
8. Event Planner
Average annual income: $63,335
Average hourly wage: $30.45
Monthly search volume: 18,490
Year-over-year search growth: -47%
Number of freelance job postings: 5,295
9. Blogging and Newsletter Writing
Average annual income: $62,275
Average hourly wage: $29.94
Monthly search volume: 8,340
Year-over-year search growth: 84%
Number of freelance job postings: 5,117
10. Personal Training and Fitness Coaching
Average annual income: $61,014
Average hourly wage: $29.33
Monthly search volume: 10,710
Year-over-year search growth: 98%
Number of freelance job postings: 24,289
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