A new study from LLC Attorney determined where in the U.S. the side-gig economy grew the most and presented evidence for why this micro-economy is booming. The team studied how many people in each state got a second job, as well as the number of non-employer businesses established in 2022 and 2023.
They found that Oregon had the fastest-growing side-gig economy, followed by Nevada, Alaska, North Dakota, and Hawaii. The team noted that these leading states share several factors. Most of these states have a high cost of living, which unfortunately leads many residents to take on a second job to make ends meet.
Across the U.S., the cost of essentials like food and housing has outpaced wage growth. Another common factor is the presence of seasonal and tourism-centric economies. Seasonal work leads people to seek other jobs to fill the gap, and tourism industries drive high demand for jobs dominated by side-gig workers like drivers, Airbnb renters, and delivery people.
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