In These Industries, You Get To Be Your Own Boss
by SavvyRoo on Oct 25, 2015 | Views: 108 | Score: 0
% of industry employment held by the self-employed and the workers they hire | |
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Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 81 |
Construction | 68 |
Professional & business services | 53 |
Wholesale & retail trade | 35 |
Leisure & hospitality | 29 |
Financial activities | 25 |
Manufacturing | 22 |
Transportation & utilities | 18 |
Educational & health services | 15 |
%
Sources:
pewsocialtrends.org
Sometimes it is not easy working for The Man, but in these industries you might not have to. The agriculture, forestry & fishing industries have the highest rate of self-employment, with a little more than four out of five positions held by self-employed individuals or the workers they hire. Overall, though, about 30% of all US jobs are held by the self-employed.