Industries where gig economy workers are currently employed in the U.S. 2018

Industries where gig economy workers are currently employed in the U.S. in 2018

CharacteristicShare of respondents
Government/public sector 14%
Other 12%
Professional and business services 10%
Education and health services 10%
Manufacturing 9%
Construction 9%
Financial activities 8%
Information 8%
Trade, transportation, utilities 7%
Leisure and hospitality 6%
Technology 5%
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Release date

September 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 16 to 19, 2018

Number of respondents

498 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Gig economy workers self-identified as such

Method of interview

Online interview

Supplementary notes

Total sample size was 2,566 respondents.

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