Are you a Hippie, Free Spirit, or Bohemian in Need of Employment?
If you routinely describe yourself as a free spirit, a hippie, a bohemian, or all three, Finding a job that fits your lifestyle can be challenging, especially if you want flexibility, creative inspiration, and love the fulfillment of helping others. Luckily, I’ve been there, too. Being a lifelong Deadhead (a fan of the Grateful Dead), I’m here to share some of my favorite hippy-friendly jobs with you to get your creativity flowing.
Whether you are looking for a remote, creative, service-based, or nature-based career, I have you covered.
Here are the best jobs for hippies with free spirits are:
#1. Blogger
As a blogger, I would naturally recommend writing for anyone who likes to work on their own schedule and save time for the things in life that truly matter. You can also choose to write about the things in life that you are most passionate about.
Have you ever wanted to start a travel blog? Do you like to share tips on how to live more sustainably? Do you want to write about your passion for cooking?
Do you like to give people advice for improving their art?
Well, blogging allows you to make pursuing your passions your primary job.
As a bonus, you can work from home, so you won’t have to worry about changing jobs if you need to move or want to travel. As long as you have a computer, you can always get your work done on time.
National Average Pay: $67,120 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#2. Small Business Owner
With the advancements of modern technology, there has never been a better time to start your own business. Whether you want to sell your own products on Etsy or Poshmark or peddle them at a local farmer’s market, starting a small business is easy as long as you have a passion that you want to follow. Here are some popular things to sell to get you started:
- Art Prints and Greeting Cards
- Antiques and Vintage Items
- Plant-based Cosmetics
- Hand-Poured Candles
- Handmade Jewelry and Clothing
- Plants
- Ceramics
- Handmade Wooden Items
- Vinyl Records
National Average Pay: $49,120 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma
#3. High School Teacher
No matter where you are, you can be a high school teacher as long as you have a BA. Teaching is a rewarding experience that keeps you connected to your community and the new generation, so you will never feel isolated when you are a teacher. Want even more freedom? There are several online platforms where you can teach students remotely.
National Average Pay: $62,870 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#4. Homeschool Tutor
Homeschool tutors get to work closely with a few kids, and it can be gratifying to see them get better at their studies. Homeschool tutoring is also fun, and you will often have the freedom to give the kids creative projects and assignments or go on field trips together. If you like working with kids in a comfortable, one-on-one setting, this just might be the right job for you!
National Average Pay: $49,643 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#5. Music Teacher
If you have a passion for music and play instruments or sing, teaching music is an excellent way to help other people and keep your skills from getting rusty– all while getting paid! You can choose between teaching kids or adults, and you can also select students based on their skill levels.
National Average Pay: $53,356 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#6. Yoga Instructor
If you like yoga, why not become a professional yoga teacher? A yoga teacher is one of the most popular and best jobs for Bohemians.
Usually, you can set your class schedules, allowing you the flexibility to teach whenever you want. Yoga teaching will allow you to connect with people, offer help, and make a change in other peoples’ days, giving you a fulfilling career.
National Average Pay: $60,191 per year
Typical Education Level: Vocational training or yoga teaching certificate
#7. Freelancer
Freelancing offers many ways to make ends meet. Whether you are skilled in graphic design, coding, animation, voice acting, music production, social media management, or writing, there are always plenty of freelance jobs on the market. Freelancing allows you to make your own schedule, and it will help you keep developing your skills.
You can also choose the jobs you want to take, allowing you to focus on projects that align with your skills and passions.
National Average Pay: $49,795 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#8. Cosmetologist
If you want to let your creative and social side loose at work, try cosmetology. You can focus on hair, nails, makeup, or skincare, which gives you a lot of freedom to figure out what you are best at. Also, as a cosmetologist, you will help people feel like their best selves, which is extremely rewarding!
National Average Pay: $27,630 per year
Typical Education Level: Cosmetology License
#9. Flight Attendant
Being a flight attendant is a fantastic way to travel and meet new people while getting paid. With flexible hours, a great paycheck, and a relatively labor-free job, being a flight attendant is an excellent choice for anyone who has always wanted to find the time to see the world.
National Average Pay: $59,050 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#10. Audiobook Narrator
Have you ever wished that you could get paid to read a good book? Well, you can! If you love to read, becoming an audiobook narrator might be the ideal job for you.
Audiobook narrators get fantastic pay, and there are tons of jobs on the market at all times. Most audiobook narrators also work remotely, which could give you the freedom to make money while you curl up in your favorite chair with a good book.
Average Hourly Pay: $200 per recorded hour of footage
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#11. Customer Service Representative
Being a customer service representative is another excellent remote job for people who want to help others. Many companies and businesses need customer service representatives to answer phone calls. So, when looking for jobs, you can pick to work for a business that you want to support. Many of these positions are remote and can be done from virtually anywhere with a good internet connection.
Talking to people while you are in the comfort of your own home will give you the best of both worlds, and it’s an excellent job for someone who likes to help people but doesn’t want to commute to work.
National Average Pay: $35,830 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#12. YouTuber
Nowadays, being a YouTuber is a profitable career and is one of the best jobs for free spirits. You can choose to vlog about whatever you are passionate about, whether you love traveling, animals, DIY projects, art, journaling, thrifting, living sustainably, makeup, home repairs, or anything else that you can imagine.
Youtubing can also push you to do all of the things you have always wanted to do– while getting paid!
Average Pay for Channels with 1 Million Subscribers: $60,000 a year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#13. Park Ranger
Park Rangers get to spend most of their time protecting national parks, so if you are an outdoorsy person who doesn’t want to spend all day cooped up in an office, being a ranger might be the right fit for you!
Park rangers clear trails, enforce park rules, help visitors, and ensure that the trails are clear and safe for animals and people.
National Average Pay: $30,640 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field
#14. Mail Carrier
Postal workers are the unsung heroes of our country, and you can be one too! Mail carriers spend their time on the clock driving around and delivering mail. So, if you enjoy driving, providing the mail might be the right job for you.
Over time, you will probably develop relationships with people on your route, which can be very fulfilling.
Either way, getting people’s mail to them is satisfying, and you can be sure that you have made many people’s days better just by delivering a package or some letters.
National Average Pay: $51,150 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#15. Firefighter
Firefighters serve others and save lives every day, so if you are interested in helping other people and making a difference putting out fires and helping during natural disasters, firefighting might be the ideal job for you. Firefighters also have flexible hours, and they usually work a 24-hour shift, then take two days off.
Firefighting is also an excellent job for people who like to talk with people while they work since you will always have to work as a team with your coworkers.
National Average Pay: $52,500 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma, Emergency Medical Services Training, and Postsecondary Award
#16. Landscape Architect
If you like to be outside and have a passion for preserving your local area’s natural landscape, you might want to consider becoming a landscape architect. Most landscape architects spend much of their time planning ecologically friendly nature scapes for clients and spend the rest of their time on-site helping construct beautiful foliage displays.
National Average Pay: $70,630 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
#17. Plant Nursery Worker
If you want to be surrounded by plants all day long, working at a plant nursery would be an excellent job for you. Plant nursery workers have a passion for the care and cultivation of plants, and they get to share that passion with customers and their coworkers.
National Average Pay: $24,598 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#18. Farmer or Agricultural Manager
Farming is hard work, but caring for and sharing your crops and animal products is a gratifying experience. Farmers get to spend their days outdoors, and they can choose what they want to focus on, such as beekeeping, dairy farming, wool production, vegetables, herbs, fruits, and so much more.
Farming is a job that will keep you close to the land, so if you want to live as sustainably and naturally as possible, farming might be the right career for you.
National Average Pay: $68,090 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#19. Construction Worker
Construction workers get to work with their hands all day, and they don’t have to stay cooped up in an office. They are also paid handsomely, and they generally work as contractors. So, you can expect long periods off between jobs as a construction worker.
Construction workers are also in high demand, which means that you will have plenty of job security.
National Average Pay: $37,080 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#20. Zookeeper
If you like to care for animals and want a job that entails physical exercise, you might want to consider becoming a zookeeper. Zookeepers are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and caring for many rare and sometimes endangered animals at the zoo. They also educate visitors on the animals and teach them about ecology and endangered species.
Helping zoo animals grow is rewarding, and teaching visitors about the importance of conservation is too!
National Average Pay: $38,571 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent (with a preference for a Bachelor’s Degree in an animal-related major)
#21. Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants help handle animals when they come to the vet, and they also manage the desk and welcome patients. Whether you are more excited about being around pets, connecting with animal lovers, or helping others get through veterinary visits, there are tons of benefits to being a part of a veterinary office.
Veterinary assistant training is also simple, and it is often done in-office after you are already hired, so you won’t have to get an advanced degree to work at the vet’s office.
National Average Pay: $29,930 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#22. Photographer
If you are an amateur photographer, why not go pro? Photographers are always in high demand, and you can get gigs in many different fields. Whether you end up documenting people’s special days, catching complex wildlife shots for a blog, or capturing cityscapes for newspapers, being a photographer offers many benefits.
Photographers usually have very flexible hours, and they get paid well for only a few hours of work. They also get the satisfaction of creating beautiful art and sharing it with the world.
National Average Pay: $41,280 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#23. Interior Designer
If you have an eye for decorating, why not try your hand at interior design. Most professional interior designers have a Bachelor of Arts degree. They spend their time designing new or remodeling living and public spaces and adding the perfect furniture and decorations to make the space as beautiful and functional as possible.
National Average Pay: $57,060 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Art
#24. Florist
Florists make beautiful floral arrangements for people on some of the most important days of their lives. As a florist, you will help people celebrate the good and the bad in life, all by surrounding yourself and your customers with lovely flowers.
So, if you want to help people and keep your work environment whimsical, floristry might be the right job for you!
National Average Pay: $29,140 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#25. Art Gallery or Museum Curator
If you love art and history and want to share your passion with new people, consider working at an art gallery or a museum. Curators manage incoming installations, keep exhibitions in good shape, and design new installments for new art and artifacts. Being a Curator is usually a quiet job with several significant events every time the exhibitions change.
National Average Pay: $52,140 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#26 Social Media Manager
Social media managers are in charge of marketing on social media, and they often take a creative role in reaching out to new people. If you like to design new posts, correspond with people in the comments, and plan events, being a social media manager might be an excellent way to earn full-time pay at part-time hours
National Average Pay: $50,000 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent (with a preference for a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Business-related fields)
#27. Video Editor
If you have a passion for filmmaking or want a creative job, video editing might be a good career path for you. Video editors work on films, documentaries, advertisements, cartoons, and more to create balanced, smooth-running videos for a production team.
National Average Pay: $61,900 per year
Typical Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
#28. Advertiser
Advertisers must be creative and flexible, and they get paid a pretty penny for their outside-of-the-box ideas. Almost any business or corporation needs an advertiser, too, so you will have plenty of job security if you decide to make this your career.
National Average Pay: $141,490 per year
Typical Education Level: A Bachelor’s Degree In Advertising, Communications, Business, or Sales.
#29. Bartender
Bartenders are social people, and they are paid more for being great at communicating with others. Bartending will allow you to help other people daily, and you will never get bored with the scene. Mixing drinks is also a creative endeavor, so bartending is an excellent choice if you want excitement and good company at work.
National Average Pay: $24,960 per year
Typical Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
#30. Massage Therapist
Massage therapists use their jobs to help other people and connect with them. They get to work in serene, comfortable massage parlors, and they help other people relieve their stresses. Being a massage therapist is a very fulfilling job since you can always be sure that you helped someone while you were on the clock.
National Average Pay: $43,620 per year
Typical Education Level: Massage Therapist License or Certification
By Bryan Greene
