6 Remote Job Options for Military Spouses

As a military spouse, you may have to relocate pretty regularly, which can make it tough to maintain a career at any one location. Fortunately, there are a number of jobs that can be done remotely, so you can keep your job no matter where you in the U.S. you are currently living. Some companies even have special remote roles designated specifically for military spouses.

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No matter what your experience or education level, there are a number of jobs that may be ideal for your situation. Here's a look at some of the top jobs for military spouses.

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Salesperson

Many sales jobs can be done remotely, so you can do your job even if you have to relocate. For example, Symmetry Financial Group is currently seeking military spouses for part- and full-time roles selling mortgage protection. The compensation range is $80,000 to $150,000 a year for full-time roles.

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Legal Consultant

Whether or not you have an active bar license, you may qualify for a job as a remote legal consultant. In this role, you'll be responsible for reviewing legal documents.

Technology Concepts & Design (TCDI) has a special military spouse program dedicated to hiring those associated with the military for this role. The pay is $24/hour for barred attorneys and $13/hour for those who are not barred.

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Virtual Group Counselor

Many mental health and counseling services are now being provided online, allowing military spouses with a license as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, LCMHC, psychologist and/or nutritionist to work from wherever they may be stationed.

Mindful Vision Counseling is currently seeking military spouses, family members and veterans to join its virtual group counseling practice. Pay starts at $125/hour.

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Virtual Assistant

Military.com has singled out virtual assistant jobs as "the perfect job for a military spouse" thanks to their flexibility, portability, ability to specialize and room for growth. These workers typically handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering emails, but may also have other duties including business development or social media tasks.

The average pay is $16/hour, according to PayScale.

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Customer Service Representative

Many customer service jobs can be done virtually. Amazon is just one of the companies that are actively hiring military spouses for virtual customer service roles.

The typical pay for these jobs is $15/hour, according to PayScale.

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Online Tutor or Teacher

If you have teaching experience, you can now utilize that for remote positions as an online tutor or instructor.

Tutor.com is part of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and is actively hiring military spouses for online tutoring positions. The pay depends on the subject you tutor for.

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Gabrielle joined GOBankingRates in 2017 and brings with her a decade of experience in the journalism industry. Before joining the team, she was a staff writer-reporter for People Magazine and People.com. Her work has also appeared on E! Online, Us Weekly, Patch, Sweety High and Discover Los Angeles, and she has been featured on “Good Morning America” as a celebrity news expert. 

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