Healthcare, education, CX lead 2025 part-time remote job market: FlexJobs
COLORADO, UNITED STATES — The demand for part-time remote work continues to surge in 2025, driven by workers seeking flexibility, financial stability, and career development without committing to full-time schedules.
According to the 2025 Remote Part-Time Jobs Report by FlexJobs, industries such as healthcare, education, and project management have seen notable growth in remote opportunities requiring under 35 hours a week.
Industries seeing most growth
Part-time remote jobs are especially appealing to parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking work-life balance or extra income.
The top career categories leading the market this year include education and training, medical and health, project management, customer service, administrative, communications, mental health, computer & IT, marketing, and bilingual roles.
Significant growth was seen in project management, mental health, and administrative jobs, each rising more than 27% from last year. Health and marketing fields also grew steadily, reflecting increasing demand for remote healthcare and creative professionals.
Meanwhile, education and customer service continue to be consistent pillars of remote, part-time work opportunities.
In-demand job titles
Specific roles trending in 2025 highlight the rise of healthcare, consulting, and creative jobs. The most frequently posted part-time remote titles are licensed therapist, career consultant, nurse practitioner, graphic designer, translator, administrative assistant, customer service representative, copywriter, video editor, and marketing specialist.
This list underscores the importance of mental health services and healthcare delivered remotely, alongside a surge in digital creative and communications positions. The presence of consultants and therapists confirms a shift towards roles supporting wellbeing and professional development from afar.
Leading companies to watch
Several companies continue to dominate part-time remote hiring, with some newcomers joining the top ranks.
Pearson, LanguageLine Solutions, Purdue University, Liberty University, Truist, Headspace, ICF, Southern New Hampshire University, Elevate K-12, and Aquent make up the top 10 employers posting the most part-time remote jobs so far in 2025.
These organizations represent education, healthcare, finance, and creative sectors, showcasing the diverse employer base embracing flexible, remote staffing.
Job search tips from FlexJobs expert
Toni Frana, a FlexJobs career expert, advises job seekers to “focus on roles that match your skill set,” be realistic about availability, and evaluate the financial trade-offs of reduced hours.
She emphasizes that part-time remote jobs “offer a kind of flexibility that aligns with changing priorities,” whether adjusting to caregiving, retirement, or income needs.Frana recommends thorough research, using vetted remote job boards, and setting alerts to catch new postings quickly.
Balancing income, time commitment, and long-term career goals can help candidates find the right fit among the growing remote part-time opportunities.
