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The Freelancer Pay Gap by U.S. State

In the United States, the population of full-time freelancers surged by 91%, while occasional freelancers saw a staggering increase of 132% between 2020 and 2023. Presently, approximately 72.1 million Americans—comprising roughly 45% of the workforce—engage in freelance work either part-time or as their primary occupation, as reported by MBO Partners. Many individuals have reshaped their career trajectories in response to shifting circumstances or expectations brought on by the pandemic, while others have seamlessly integrated into a landscape where freelancing represents a natural evolution.

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