Gig work — work for hire as a self-employed freelancer or independent contractor — is more popular than ever. In fact, 36% of employed respondents to McKinsey’s 2022 “American Opportunity Survey” (AOS) identify as independent workers. Twenty-six percent of that group identify as gig workers.
Merchant Maverick analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data for nonemployer businesses — a designation that covers most gig workers — and wage data from job site to identify the highest-paying gigs in the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas. It presented its findings in a report, The Gig Economy.
Here are some of the positions listed in the report and the hourly wage you can expect to earn in 2023, per ZipRecruiter.
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