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Back to datasetsKey Variables Independent work patterns; earnings; demographics; work arrangements; client relationships; business growth AI/Tech Tracking Technology adoption; digital platform usage Access Details Published annual reports Notes 4.7 million independent workers earned over $100,000 in 2024; $1.3 trillion revenue generated (6.7% of GDP)
MBO Partners Independent Workers
MBO Partners State of Independence Survey
Labor outcomesPublicWorker-side
Visit Dataset- Specific Type
- Core labor force survey
- Dataset Type
- Cross-sectional
- Institution
- MBO Partners
- Institution Type
- Industry
- Level of Focus
- Individual
- Most Granular Level
- Individual independent worker level
- Perspective
- Worker-side
- Time Coverage
- 2011-present
- Frequency
- Annual
- Sample Size
- ~4,000-6,000 independent workers
- Geographic Detail
- National (US)
- Occupational Classification
- Independent work classifications
- Industrial Classification
- Various industries
- Other Classification
- Work arrangement types; experience level
Key Papers
MBO Partners State of Independence reports (annual)