Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop working. Whether you want to turn a side hobby into a steady source of income or haven’t saved quite enough to fully retire, continuing to work past retirement age isn’t unusual. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that workers over 55 will make up almost 25% of the labor force in 2024, up from 19.5% in 2010.
For retirees looking for a new source of income, a part-time job may be a good bet. Whether you are looking for a side hustle or change in career, here are some of the top part-time jobs for retirees.
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Ushers, lobby attendants & ticket takers
Median annual wage: $20,820
Education level: None needed
Projected job growth through 2026: 8,800
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Cashiers
Median annual wage: $21,030
Education level: None needed
Projected job growth through 2026: -30,600
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Retail worker
Median annual salary: $25,820
Education level: None needed
Projected job growth through 2026: 25,000
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Crossing guard
Median annual wage: $27,630
Education level: None needed
Projected job growth through 2026: 6,300
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Library assistant
Median annual wage: $29,050
Education level: High school diploma or equivalent
Projected job growth through 2026: 18,800
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Funeral service workers
Median annual wage: $56,850
Education level: Associate’s degree
Projected job growth rate through 2026: 2,900
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Other career options for retirees
Looking for flexibility after retiring? Freelancing may be for you — more than 16% of those over 65 are self-employed, compared with just 1.81% of those ages 16 to 24. Though freelancing gives you the autonomy to be your own boss and pursue your own goals, it also can lead to cash-flow problems. It’s important to budget.
Freelancing jobs include selling art, photography or writing. Here are four of the top freelancing jobs.
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Tailor or seamstress
Median annual wage: $28,600
Education level: None needed
Projected job growth through 2026: -4,500
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Photographer
Median annual wage: $32,490
Education level: High school diploma or equivalent
Projected job growth through 2026: -8,300
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Craft or fine artist
Median annual wage: $49,160
Education level: Postsecondary education recommended, but not required
Projected job growth through 2026: 3,100
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Writer & author
Median annual wage: $61,820
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Projected job growth through 2026: 10,000
If you are preparing for retirement, it may help to take a look at your current savings while considering work after 65. If you are looking for more ways to save, here are five ways to build your nest egg in five minutes.
This article originally appeared on Policygenius and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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