Despite the return-to-work (RTO) mandates, many fully remote companies are hiring. And there are good reasons. Experts suggest that work-from-anywhere is going nowhere. Plus, research shows that remote workers are healthier and less stressed and that remote jobs are best for the company’s bottom line. A recent study reveals the top 12 industries in the United States offering the most job opportunities for remote workers, based on an analysis of LinkedIn job postings.
The Top Industries Hiring Remote Workers
A total of 60% of remote workers report that their employers have demanded more office in the last two years. But remote work remains a key preference for the nation’s employees. Working from home provides a quieter and less stressful environment, eliminates commuting costs and promotes a healthier work-life balance.
A recent analysis by career.io distilled the industries with the highest number of remote work opportunities from thousands of new job listings posted on LinkedIn in March, 2025, categorizing the listings by industry. Career.io analyzed data from over 6,000 U.S.-based remote job applications posted on LinkedIn from March 1st to March 31st. The data was structured and divided into categories by Industry. Job listings “other” as an industry were removed.
The analysis ranks the industries by the number of remote job applications across fields to determine the ones offering the most remote jobs. Here are the top 12 fields, ranked by the number of listings:
1. Technology (1,874 listings)
2. Sales & Marketing (1,485 listings)
3. Finance & Accounting (554 listings)
4. Management & Strategy (524 listings)
5. Healthcare (508 listings)
6. Education & Training (326 listings)
7. Customer Service & Support (166 listings)
8. Legal (162 listings)
9. Creative & Design (114 listings)
10. Manufacturing & Production (95 listings)
11. General Business (82 listings)
12. Science & Research (8 listings)
Technology industries lead the pack with nearly 32% of all remote job postings. Sales & Marketing run a close second with 25% of job opportunities, followed by Finance & Accounting. The top five industries account for about 84% of the total remote job listings.
What The Findings Mean For Remote Workers
The analysts at career.io conclude that the data reveals a clear and significant trend: remote work is thriving in sectors that prioritize digital innovation. “Industries such as Technology, Sales & Marketing and Finance are leading the charge in embracing flexible work arrangements, making them ideal for professionals seeking location-independent careers,” according to the report. “This emphasis on remote work is tied to the nature of the roles, which often involve tasks that can be completed online, supported by tools and technologies that enable seamless remote collaboration.”
They point out that, in contrast, industries with the fewest remote job opportunities like Manufacturing, General Business and Science & Research, typically require a physical presence in a facility. “These sectors involve hands-on interaction with machinery, materials or lab equipment, which cannot be replicated in a remote setting. While some aspects of these industries may allow for limited remote work, their core functions are likely to remain tied to on-site operations for the foreseeable future.”
A Final Wrap On Remote Workers
In the last few years, remote workers have been throttled, and work from home jobs are becoming harder to find. Some quarters believe it’s easier to ditch remote workers because management doesn’t have a personal relationship with remote employees. The RTO trend has received a lot of press. Although many experts insist that fully remote work is here to stay in 2025, and industries are hiring remote workers, they also encourage job seekers to look for them.
Research from Owl Labs shows that remote and hybrid employees are 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stay in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers have less stress, more focus and are more productive than when they toil in the office. Working from home leads to better work/life balance and is more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.