On the other hand, temp contractors or on-demand workers (such as drivers) are less likely to hold higher education credentials than freelancers providing knowledge services.
According to Upwork’s 2022 Freelance Forward report, freelancing is increasingly common among educated populations; among the U.S. freelancers surveyed, 26% held a postgraduate degree. On the other hand, temp contractors or on-demand workers (such as drivers) are less likely to hold higher education credentials than freelancers providing knowledge services.