Gig Economy

Snow Removal Gig Guide

Clear snow from driveways and walkways during winter months.

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Overview

Clear snow from driveways and walkways during winter months.

Median Salary
$15,000
Weekly Hours
30
Education
None
Job Growth
3%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance6/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand9/10
Automation Risk4/10

Pros

  • +Good hourly rate
  • +Entrepreneurial
  • +Essential service
  • +Seasonal

Cons

  • -Very seasonal
  • -Physical demands
  • -Early hours
  • -Weather dependent

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$1,500
Monthly Savings
$125

Career & Education Resources

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Snow Removal specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Snow Removal bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Snow Removal paths

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Indeed

Browse live Snow Removal jobs

WorkScore™ for Snow Removal

4.1
Overall
1.3
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
6.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

3%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

Compare with Other Careers

Snow Removal Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Snow Removal salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$20,250
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$18,750
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$18,750
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$18,750
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$18,000
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$15,750
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$15,750
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$15,750
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$15,750
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$15,750
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$15,300
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$14,700
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$14,700
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$14,250
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$14,250
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start?

Buy a shovel or plow and market locally.

Can I make a living?

No. This is strictly seasonal side income.

Is snow removal growing?

Slowly, tied to climate.