Looking for a Career? These 10 Jobs Are Fun and Pay Well in 2025

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Who says a career that pays well has to be a drag? Fortunately, you can make money and have fun. There are fun jobs with great pay available — and some even have the potential for remote work. 

A Resume Genius 2025 report offers 10 careers that are both enjoyable and financially rewarding. The list is based on high-paying jobs from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with strong growth potential and a high “fun” rating.

Here are 10 jobs that are fun and pay well in 2025.

Also see the jobs that are best to keep up with inflation.

Aerospace Engineer

• Fun score: 37%  
• Median yearly income: $130,720  
• Number of jobs (2023): 68,900  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 6%  
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree  
• Remote work potential: Limited

Aerospace engineers are tasked with designing, developing and testing aircraft, spacecraft missiles and satellites, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job growth outlook is faster than average, and the median yearly income is above $130,000.

Artist  

• Fun score: 84%  
• Median yearly income: $52,910  
• Number of jobs (2023): 54,000  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 3%  
• Required education: None  
• Remote work potential: Yes  

Artists have a high fun score and decent yearly income potential. Although there’s no education requirement to become an artist, formal education can be helpful, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields related to fine arts. 

Athlete  

• Fun score: 79%  
• Median yearly income: $70,280  
• Number of jobs (2023): 25,100  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 11%  
• Required education: None  
• Remote work potential: No  

Those who are skilled athletes probably consider getting paid to be one as a dream job opportunity. Those who fit the criteria are in luck, as projected job growth is much faster than average at 11%.

Astronomer  

• Fun score: 68%  
• Median yearly income: $149,530  
• Number of jobs (2023): 23,500  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 7%  
• Required education: Ph.D.  
• Remote work potential: Partial  

For those fascinated by space and the universe, astronomy could be an exciting career. Just be prepared to invest in education because a doctoral or professional degree is required.

Chief Executive  

• Fun score: 42%  
• Median yearly income: $103,840  
• Number of jobs (2023): 3,944,000  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 6%  
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree  
• Remote work potential: Yes  

On top of a bachelor’s degree, considerable work experience, travel and irregular schedules are part of what’s required to become a chief executive. But the potential for fun and the over $100,000 median yearly income might make it worth it. 

Physicist  

• Fun score: 32%  
• Median yearly income: $149,530  
• Number of jobs (2023): 23,500  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 7%  
• Required education: Ph.D.
• Remote work potential: Partial

Considerable education is required to become a physicist, but the pay might be worth it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, entry-level physicist jobs in the federal government require a bachelor’s degree.

Not only that, but projected job growth is faster than average.

Pilot  

• Fun score: 79%  
• Median yearly income: $171,210  
• Number of jobs (2023): 152,800  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 5%  
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree and Federal Aviation Administration certification  
• Remote work potential: No 

On top of educational requirements, pilots need flight training to be a commercial pilot and commercial or military pilot experience to be an airline pilot, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The projected job growth for this field is as fast as average as compared with other jobs.

Political Scientist  

• Fun score: 47%  
• Median yearly income: $132,350  
• Number of jobs (2023): 6,200  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 3%  
• Required education: Master’s degree  
• Remote work potential: Yes  

Political scientists analyze how political systems form, evolve and function, which could be a fun job for someone who is interested in how political decisions affect society.

Public Relations Manager or Specialist  

• Fun score: 63%  
• Median yearly income: $130,480 (manager)/$66,750 (specialist)  
• Number of jobs (2023): 116,600 (manager)/308,000 (specialist)  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 7% (manager)/6% (specialist)  
• Required education: Bachelor’s degree  
• Remote work potential: Yes  

Don’t expect to land a PR manager job right out of college because it usually requires related work experience. Start a little lower on the ladder as a PR specialist instead. While PR specialists earn less, the experience can lead to a higher-paying manager role. Additionally, there’s a high fun score attached to this field. 

Psychiatrist  

• Fun score: 42%  
• Median yearly income: $239,200  
• Number of jobs (2023): 834,500  
• Projected job growth (2023-2033): 4%  
• Required education: MD
• Remote work potential: Partial 

If the prospect of earning almost $240,000 annually while helping people improve their mental well-being isn’t enough incentive to attend medical school, consider that there’s also the potential for fun once you’re firmly settled in your career. 

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