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5 Freelance Jobs That Are on the Rise — and 5 That Are Becoming Less Popular

March 22, 2023

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Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Gary Dudak

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The number of Americans participating in freelance work is growing. According to a recent report from Upwork, 39% of the U.S. workforce, or 60 million Americans, performed freelance work in the past year.

If you’re looking to join the growing ranks of freelancers, either to replace your full-time gig or as a source of side income, it’s useful to know which types of jobs are in increasing demand, and which jobs are becoming less popular to hire for.

Here’s a look at the freelance jobs that are on the rise — as well as those that are becoming less popular — as identified by FlexJobs.

Top Freelance Jobs on the Rise

Jobs in these categories saw an increase in job postings of at least 28% from January 2022 to December 2022, FlexJobs reported.

1. Communications

Job growth from January to December 2022: 71% increase

2. Bookkeeping

Job growth from January to December 2022: 66% increase

3. Graphic Design

Job growth from January to December 2022: 33% increase

4. Accounting & Finance

Job growth from January to December 2022: 30% increase

5. Marketing

Job growth from January to December 2022: 28% increase

Top Freelance Jobs on the Decline

The number of job postings in these categories decreased over the past year, so are likely not the best options to pursue if you are starting a new freelance career.