Average Annual Salary: $50,000

There are a plethora of opportunities for would-be virtual assistants. Opportunities may range from bookkeeper to executive assistant to graphic designer. The key is to find your area of specialty and to brand yourself as the best. Also beware of scams. To find out if a company is legit check their status on the Better Business Bureau and look out for online reviews by current and past employees on sites like Glassdoor.com.