(Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, May 26, 2021) – Fiverr has revealed the findings of its fourth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report, a comprehensive study that identifies the top 30 cities in the United States where skilled freelancers make the most financial impact.

According to the report, skilled freelancers across the U.S. are estimated to have earned $234 billion in 2020.

The report also reveals skilled freelancers in the U.S. feel hopeful, productive, and confident about their work in a post-pandemic world.

Skilled freelancing is here to stay in a post-pandemic world with more than six in ten skilled independents believe their industry wasn’t impacted or there are more opportunities because of the pandemic.

Freelancing offers a viable source of income during a time of high unemployment.

Over 20 million tax returns were classified by geography and industry, allowing researchers to approximate that there are nearly six million skilled freelancers working in creative, technical or professional positions across the country.

Fiverr’s mission is to change how the world works together. For over ten years, the Fiverr platform has been at the forefront of the future of work connecting businesses of all sizes with skilled freelancers offering digital services in more than 500 categories, across nine verticals including graphic design, digital marketing, programming, video, and animation.  In the twelve months ended March 31, 2021 over 3.8 million customers bought a wide range of services from freelancers across more than 160 countries. To learn more, visit fiverr.com.