Freelance work is particularly popular for workers in the technology industry, such as web and software developers, along with individuals in the creative industry, including writers, graphic designers and video editors.
A freelance worker, on the other hand, is considered self-employed with the ability to accept work from anyone — including taking on multiple gigs at once. Freelance work is particularly popular for workers in the technology industry, such as web and software developers, along with individuals in the creative industry, including writers, graphic designers and video editors. According to Upwork, this is a growing market with 59 million Americans taking on freelance work this year — which represents 36% of the total American workforce. Moreover, the report emphasizes that despite a turbulent year, this segment remained integral to the U.S. labor market, contributing $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy in annual earnings.