SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A new study says South Dakota has the largest percentage of residents in the country who have a side hustle.
That’s according to a report by BackgroundCheck.com.
The analysis found that in South Dakota, 4.6% of workers have a side hustle, compared to 2.5% at the national level.
The median total income for South Dakota workers with a side hustle, including wage and salary income, is $53,500.
Below, more details from BackgroundCheck.com.
To determine the states with the most residents who have side hustles, researchers from BackgroundChecks.org analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau. States were ranked by the percentage of workers with a side hustle, defined as full-time workers who have positive self-employment income that is less than their wage and salary income. Researchers also calculated the number of total workers with a side hustle, median total income for workers with a side hustle, median side hustle income, and median total income for all workers.
The analysis found that in South Dakota, 4.6% of workers have a side hustle, compared to 2.5% at the national level. The median total income for South Dakota workers with a side hustle, including wage and salary income, is $53,500. Out of all states, South Dakota has the most residents with side hustles. Here is a summary of the data for South Dakota:
- Percentage of workers with a side hustle: 4.6%
- Total workers with a side hustle: 15,139
- Median total income for workers with a side hustle: $53,500
- Median side hustle income: $7,500
- Median total income for all workers: $43,000
For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:
- Percentage of workers with a side hustle: 2.5%
- Total workers with a side hustle: 2,866,080
- Median total income for workers with a side hustle: $75,000
- Median side hustle income: $6,800
- Median total income for all workers: $50,000
For more information, a detailed methodology, and complete results, you can find the original report on BackgroundChecks.org’s website: https://backgroundchecks.org/cities-with-the-most-residents-who-have-side-hustles.html
