Home Business Hub: Authoritative Licensing & Wage Data for Independent Professionals

📈Independent Data

Earning Potential & Wages

Explore localized earning data for 102 independent professions. We compile the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) percentiles so you can accurately forecast your home business revenue.

Wage vs. Independent Revenue

Our data relies on W-2 employee wage reports. However, independent business owners and freelancers generally charge 20-40% higher equivalent hourly margins to offset self-employment taxes, equipment overhead, and lack of employer benefits. Use the 75th and 90th BLS percentiles listed in our deeper state guides as heavy benchmarks for independent billing.

Animals, Agriculture, and Outdoors

Animal Breeder→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Animal Control Officer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Animal Trainer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Farm Labor Contractor→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Fisher, Commercial→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Forest Worker→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Milk Sampler→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Nursery Worker→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Pest Control Applicator→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Still Machine Setter, Dairy Equipment→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Tree Trimmer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Vegetation Pesticide Applicator→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Veterinary Technician→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Wildlife Control Operator→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Construction and Home Services

Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Cement Finishing Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Cement Finishing Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Crane Operator→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Door Repair Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Door Repair Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Drywall Installation Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Drywall Installation Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Earth Driller, Water Well→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Electrical Helper→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Fire Alarm Installer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Floor Sander Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Floor Sander Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Glazier Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Glazier Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

HVAC Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

HVAC Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Home Entertainment Installer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Insulation Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Insulation Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Interior Designer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Iron/Steel Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Iron/Steel Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Landscape Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Landscape Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Mason Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Mason Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Mobile Home Installer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Painting Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Painting Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Paving Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Paving Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Pipelayer Contractor→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Security Alarm Installer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Terrazzo Contractor (Commercial)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Terrazzo Contractor (Residential)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Cosmetology

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Cosmetologist→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Makeup Artist→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Massage Therapist→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Education

Child Care Home, Family→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Coach, Head (High School Sports)→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Preschool Teacher, Public School→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Teacher Assistant, Non-Instructional→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Entertainment and Hospitality

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Gaming Cage Worker→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Gaming Dealer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Gaming Supervisor→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Slot Supervisor→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Travel Agency→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Travel Guide→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Health

Athletic Trainer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Dental Assistant→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Dietetic Technician→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Emergency Medical Technician→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Midwife, Direct Entry→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Pharmacy Technician→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Psychiatric Aide→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Psychiatric Technician→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Social and Human Service Assistant→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Other

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Bill Collection Agency→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Funeral Attendant→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Interpreter, Sign Language→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Security Guard, Unarmed→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Title Examiner→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Personal Care Services

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Skin Care Specialist→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Transportation and Machinery

Bus Driver, City/Transit→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Conveyor Operator→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

School Bus Driver→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Taxi Driver/Chauffeur→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Truck Driver, Other→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer→

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.

View license guide & wage percentiles by state.