Cities in Florida Top U.S. Charts in Freelancer Population and Revenue Growth, According to Fiverr’s 7th Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

Other fast growing cities for freelancers include Las Vegas and Houston, among the ranking of 30 cities, while business hubs like San Francisco and New York remain the same

NEW YORK, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orlando, Miami, and Tampa top the list for highest freelancer population and revenue growth, according to a new report released today by Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is changing how the world works together. Featuring a comprehensive analysis of the size and revenue of the skilled independent workforce in the top 30 cities in the United States, the 7th annual Freelance Economic Impact Report also identifies major growth across cities in Texas while traditional business hubs like San Francisco and New York remain stagnant.

Completed in partnership with Illuminas, the report analyzes secondary data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, to estimate the size and growth of the independent professional workforce in top markets. To uncover freelancers’ work habits, motivations, and future plans, Illuminas surveyed hundreds of freelancers and compared those findings with an internal survey of freelancers on Fiverr’s platform.

“While we speak at Fiverr every day of the enormous impact we see freelancers having on businesses – this report is tangible proof of that ongoing impact and the enormous potential of the independent workforce for 2024 and beyond,” said Micha Kaufman, CEO and Founder of Fiverr. “As ‘Gen Z’ grows up and makes up a larger portion of the overall workforce, it’s gratifying – and not surprising – to see GenZers choosing to freelance. The report also confirms that a number of workers are embracing artificial intelligence to boost productivity, saving hours each week. The Freelance Economic Impact Report offers incredibly detailed insight into how the nature of freelance work is influenced by societal, technological, and cultural shifts. It’s truly a guide to navigating the future of work."

Some of Fiverr’s Freelance Economic Impact Report’s key discoveries include:

Freelancers that reside in major cities make more than the average freelancer in the U.S. as a whole.

• On average, $4,334 more than the total U.S. average ($48,288 compared to $43,954)
• Overall, four-in-ten (38%) U.S. independent workers raised their rates in 2023, and half (49%) expect to do so within the next six months

Freelancers are embracing artificial intelligence to boost productivity