4 High-Paying Jobs That Require Less Than 40 Hours a Week

There may have never been a time in working life when the majority of people were thrilled to work a full 40 hours a week. And it’s not just because they deem 40 hours to be excessive, it’s also because, as many of us know all too well, a traditional 40-hour work week can easily become a 50-or-more hour workweek.

Longer work weeks are particularly common with high-paying jobs that require you to put in as much time as possible to earn your cushy keep.

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That said, there are a few high-paying jobs out there that require a less-than-40-hour work week.

Let’s look at four of them.

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Chiropractor

A chiropractor is a certified and fully-licensed healthcare professional who treats conditions pertaining to a patient’s musculoskeletal system. Typically you’ll see these experts treating neck and back pain and helping reduce pain or mobility issues.

Though many chiropractors do, they don’t necessarily need to put in 40 hours a week. According to Zippia, chiropractors may put in as little as 30 hours a week.

There’s increasing demand for these professionals; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, chiropractor jobs are projected to grow 10% from 2023 to 2033.

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Real Estate Agent

Thanks in part to its flexible nature and profitable opportunities, an increasing number of folks are becoming real estate agents — a trend we saw take off during the height of the pandemic.

These professionals specialize in helping people buy, sell or rent properties and are in demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for real estate brokers and sales agents will grow by 2% from 2023 to 2033.

Real estate agents may work as little as 30 hours per week, according to Real Estate License Online.

Psychologist

A psychologist treats patients navigating life struggles or dealing with mental health issues.

They’re versed in brain and behavioral science, but they are not to be confused with psychiatrists, who are medical doctors that can provide prescriptions. Psychiatrists generally make far more than psychologists and need more extensive training, but psychologists can make great money, too.

Plus, psychologists are in demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that employment for psychologists will grow 7% from 2023 to 2033. Though most psychologists work full-time hours, some psychologists have the ability to work a few hours less per week.

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Dentist

Where would we be without dentists? Somewhere back in the 1600s with our teeth rotting away.

These professions require in-depth expert training, but it pays off both in terms of pay and work-life balance. According to ExploreHealthCareers.org, full-time dentists work 36 hours per week.

Dentistry is another field with a strong demand for talent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dentists is projected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030.

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