Free Top 10 U.S. States with the Highest Gig Economy Employment (2015-2025) Chart
The chart presents the rising gig economy employment across the top 10 U.S. states from 2015 to 2025, showing a clear and rapid growth trajectory. California holds the top spot, growing from 200,000 gig workers in 2015 to 250,000 in 2020 and a projected 300,000 by 2025, illustrating its strong freelance and flexible job market. Texas follows, climbing from 150,000 to 200,000 and projected 250,000, reflecting its expanding platform economy. New York rises from 130,000 to 180,000 and is expected to reach 220,000, while Florida grows from 110,000 to 210,000 over the same period. Illinois and Pennsylvania also show steady increases, projected at 180,000 and 170,000 respectively by 2025. Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan complete the list with strong upward trends, highlighting nationwide adoption of flexible work models. The data emphasizes how gig employment has become a major driver of labor market transformation in the U.S.
| Labels | 2015 (thousands) | 2020 (thousands) | 2025 (Projected, thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Texas | 150 | 200 | 250 |
| New York | 130 | 180 | 220 |
| Florida | 110 | 160 | 210 |
| Illinois | 100 | 140 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | 90 | 130 | 170 |
| Ohio | 80 | 120 | 160 |
| Georgia | 70 | 110 | 150 |
| North Carolina | 60 | 100 | 140 |
| Michigan | 50 | 90 | 130 |
