STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Adapted out of necessity during the pandemic, the “work-from-home” lifestyle has now become part of our day-to-day norm. Less costly and more efficient, a balance of personal and professional, it’s a model with which many companies have found success. And a new study has identified the fields that are still depending heavily on the home-based work model.

According to Finance Buzz, which used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to pinpoint a multitude of remote opportunities, these are the most lucrative at-home positions — all of which pay more than $60,000 per year:

10. Actuary, $120,000 annual wage

An actuary works with statistics and financial information to analyze the economic risks of potential events.Most actuaries work with insurance companies to help these businesses assess risks.

9. Public relations specialist, $66,750 annual wage

A public relations specialist works to project a positive image of a client to the public.

They might write press releases, talk to the press, or maintain a positive social media presence for clients.

8. Accountant, $79,880 annual wage

An accountant works with clients to examine financial records and prepare client documents.A work-from-home accountant might work with business clients who need help with financial statements. An accountant might also have personal clients who need help preparing tax returns.

7. Software developer, $132,270 annual wage

A software developer is responsible for designing computer applications or programs that consumers and others use.They also often suggest upgrades to existing systems to help bring a customer’s technology up to speed.

6. Project management specialist, $98,580 annual wage

A project management specialist oversees all the pieces of a project, including hiring workers, creating a budget, and managing other details from start to finish.They also often serve as the main communication link to a client.

5. Writer, $73,690 annual wage

A writer develops written content for different types of media organizations, other businesses, or individual clients.Writers can work from home as an employee of a company or organization or they can develop content as a self-employed freelancer.

4. Personal financial advisor, $99,580 annual wage

A personal financial advisor works with clients to help them handle their finances. This includes everything from saving money to investing for retirement Advisors often craft plans to help clients better reach their financial goals. These professionals may work from home and meet with clients virtually.

3. Data scientist, $108,020 annual wage

Data scientists use different tools and techniques to extract information from data sets. For example, they might be responsible for collecting and analyzing data for a client.

These workers also create different data models or present data analysis in a way that helps others understand the information.

2. Human resources specialist, $67,650 annual wage

A human resources specialist helps a company or client recruit new talent. They also help with compensation, benefits, and other aspects of a business that are related to employees.They sometimes are responsible for processing payroll.

1. Web developer, $92,750 annual wage

A web developer creates and maintains websites for clients. They might work for a company or organization to implement websites, test pages to ensure customers have a good experience or design graphics. Web developers can work for a specific company or organization or can be self-employed.