10 Best Jobs for Organizers (Earn up to $37 per Hour)

Well, that’s exactly what today’s post is all about. I’ll cover some jobs that suit planner types, careers for organized introverts (like me!), and basically lots of job options for anyone who loves to organize!

I’ve even included income figures (from PayScale and ZipRecruiter) for each career so you can know how much money you could potentially earn from each option.

(Please note that the figures from PayScale and ZipRecruiter were accurate at the time of writing but may have changed at the time you read the post.)

So, let’s get started…

Perfect Jobs for People Who Like Organizing

Here’s a list of job opportunities for people who like paying attention to details and carve order.

1. Proofreader/Editor

• Hourly pay: $18 for proofreading. $25 for editing.

Proofreaders and editors check writing like blog posts and books for things like grammatical errors, typos, spelling mistakes, and in the case of editors, structural elements too.

So, you could put your keen eye for detail to work as a proofreader or editor.

What does it pay?

Pay for freelance editors can range from $9 to $60 an hour, with the average income at $25 an hour.

Proofreaders make anywhere from $12 to $30 an hour with the average pay being $18 an hour.

Where to get started

Make sure you read my proofreading guide to get started with this career. It offers tips for getting started and a list of places where you can find proofreading jobs.

2. Data entry clerk

• Hourly pay: $13

Since data entry clerks help to organize data and information, this is the perfect gig for those who have a knack for organization. Basically, you enter data into spreadsheets, documents, and other data management systems.

If you’re looking for careers for organized introverts, being a data entry clerk could be a good option for you as many jobs are home-based.

What does it pay?

Pay for data entry clerks can range from $10 to $18 an hour with the average pay being $13 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find data entry work:

• UpWork
• Clickworker
• Remoteok

3. Event planner

• Hourly pay: $24

Looking for jobs that involve lots of planning? Then you may want to become an event planner. Event planners, as their name suggests, plan events.

They are responsible for things like:

• Choosing locations for events
• Hiring caterers
• Planning the entertainment
• Managing budgets
• Creating and negotiating contracts
• Making sure the event goes smoothly
• And much more.

What does it pay?

Event planners can earn anywhere from $8 to $40 an hour with the average pay being at $24 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find event planner jobs:

• Indeed
• SimplyHired
• ZipRecruiter

4. Virtual Assistant

• Hourly pay: $15

Being a virtual assistant allows you to put your planning, scheduling, and organizational skills to great use!

Virtual assistants are responsible for lots of different tasks, like:

• Scheduling appointments
• Organizing meetings
• Making phone calls
• Bookkeeping
• Transcription
• Organizing travel arrangements
• Researching content
• Project management
• Social media management
• Other admin and organizational tasks

It’s a pretty diverse role so the tasks you do depend on the client or company you’re working for, and the tasks you do can also vary from day to day.

What does it pay?

Virtual assistants make $15 an hour on average but they can earn anywhere from $10 to $27 an hour.

Where to get started

Read my post on how to become a virtual assistant. It offers tips to get started, and a list of virtual assistant jobs.

5. Professional Organizer

• Hourly pay: $25

It’s there in the job title – you organize things professionally! Yup, someone will actually pay you to organize stuff for them.

You’ll be their personal organizer helping companies and individuals with everything from organizing offices, to creating better organizing systems for homes to helping with time management to assisting with moves and relocations.

What does it pay?

Professional organizers make $25 an hour on average. Pay, however, can be anywhere from $15 to $62 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find work as a professional organizer:

• Indeed
• ZipRecruiter
• SimplyHired

6. Interior designer

• Hourly pay: $25

If you’re looking for jobs for creative organizers, then interior design work could be for you.

Interior designers work with clients to create rooms and spaces that are functional and safe and that look great as well. They are responsible for things like determining space requirements and choosing essential and decorative items, like paint colors, lighting, and flooring.

What does it pay?

Interior designers make about $25 an hour, on average, but the pay rate can be anywhere from $9 to $38 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find work as an interior designer:

• Indeed
• SimplyHired
• ZipRecruiter

7. Wedding planner

• Hourly pay: $21

Wedding planners help people to organize their wedding.

They are responsible for tasks like:

• Negotiating contracts
• Working with vendors, like caterers and entertainment providers
• Creating floor plans
• Assisting with budgeting
• Scouting venues
• Coordinating transportation
• Making sure everything runs smoothly on the wedding day

What does it pay?

Wedding planners earn $21 an hour on average, but the pay rate can vary from $12 to $28 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find wedding planning jobs:

• Indeed
• SimplyHired
• ZipRecruiter

8. Project Manager

• Hourly pay: $37

Project managers work in a variety of industries. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the completion of specific projects for an organization.

Also, they ensure that these projects are complete on time, and within budget too.

What does it pay?

On average, project managers earn about $37 an hour. But, the pay rate can range from about $13 to $66 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find project manager jobs:

• Indeed
• SimplyHired
• ZipRecruiter

9. Logistics Manager

• Hourly pay: $30

Logistics managers manage the supply chain of an organization. Basically, they determine how an organization should buy products, and how they should be distributed.

They are responsible for the movement, distribution and storage of supplies and materials within an organization.

Sometimes they’re called supply chain managers. It’s a broad role that requires you to have great organization skills. You’ll handle everything from processing shipments to analyzing budgets to planning routes.

What does it pay?

On average, logistics managers make $30 an hour. However, pay can be anywhere from $14 to $48 an hour.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find work as a logistics manager:

• Indeed
• SimplyHired
• ZipRecruiter

10. Freelance writer

• Hourly pay: $23 (But many jobs pay per word)

Freelance writers create content for clients including:

• Blog posts
• Newsletters
• eBooks
• Press releases
• Product descriptions
• Articles
• And much more

If you’re looking for jobs for creative organizers, freelance writing is a good option. You’ll get to put your organization skills to good use when researching, planning, and structuring your articles, and use your creativity when it comes to the actual writing!

What does it pay?

Freelance writers earn $23 an hour on average, but pay rate can range from $12 to $56 an hour.

While some freelance positions pay hourly, a lot of them pay you per word. This can be as low as $0.005 per word or as high as $0.06 or even more than that per word.

And some clients pay you per article. How much you get depends on the article length. So it could be $10 or $300 per article for example.

Where to get started

Here’s where you can find work as a freelance writer:

• UpWork
• PeoplePerHour
• Textbroker
• Verblio
• BKA Content

Wrapping Up!

There are lots of options out there for organized types! Whether you’re looking for something you can do from home or want to try something creative, it’s good to know there are plenty of jobs out there where you can use your organizational skills.

What do you think are the best jobs for organizers? Let us know in the comments section below!