| % of industry employment held by the self-employed and the workers they hire | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Sources:
pewsocialtrends.org
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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.