Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+
Information brokers, sometimes called online researchers or independent information professionals, compile information from online databases and services. They work for clients in a number of different professions, researching marketing surveys, newspaper articles, business and government statistics, abstracts, and other sources of information. They prepare reports and presentations based on their research. Information brokers have home-based operations, or they work full time for libraries, law offices, government agencies, and corporations.
The Association of Independent Information Professionals defines these professionals as people with high-level skills in finding, managing, applying, and communicating information. Members of this organization must be self-employed; membership categories are also available for students and those who are considering starting a business.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Faster than the AverageEnterprising
Organized
Problem-Solving

Research Supervisor or Manager

Information Broker

Assistant Researcher

Intern
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