Side hustles: Experts reveal 4 highest-earning side gigs for workers in Ohio
Are you saving up for some big purchase and looking for a second source of income? You’re not alone.
Google trends show that over the past five years, there’s been an increase of almost 170% of workers in the U.S. searching for information about ‘best side hustles.’
What are side hustles?
More people than ever are experimenting with how to make low-effort secondary income through side hustles.
A part-time side hustle is a way to add extra cash flow to your monthly income in addition to a full-time job.
As the cost of living increases, more people support themselves financially through side hustles, paying down existing debts and avoiding taking on new debt if possible.
Gig economy experts at Gigworker.com compiled a list of Ohio’s highest-earning side hustles. Browse all the side hustle ideas and average incomes earned on their website.
Be an online instructor
Share your expertise and knowledge online, whatever your specialty may be. Create and upload content about any topic, from fitness routines and music lessons to arts and crafts or general do-it-yourself videos.
I.T. help and computer courses are viral.
Instructors make their schedule and embrace creativity simultaneously, explaining how to master a craft or task.
Online instructors make an average of $21 - $42 per hour with this side gig.
Serve on your schedule
Several companies offer ways to work a side hustle on your own schedule, like Uber Eats, DoorDash and TaskRabbit.
You only need reliable transportation, a computer or phone and a can-do attitude.
With TaskRabbit, users sign up and complete various everyday tasks for people in the local area, like maintenance, cleaning and handyman help.
Workers can choose which jobs they take, and after choosing and being paired with their errands, they set their hourly rate.
On average, users make between $40 - $55 per hour.
With DoorDash and Uber Eats, you can deliver groceries and food to people in your area if you have reliable transportation.
You’ll need to register with your vehicle insurance and valid driver’s license if you’re using a car.
With a reliable vehicle, you can make money and give people a ride by signing up for Uber and Lyft.
According to ZipRecruiter, Ohio, Lyft drivers make $14 per hour and Uber drivers make closer to $18.
Rent out some space
If you have an extra piece of property, a spare room you don’t use, or an outhouse full of junk that could be transformed into a secondary source of income, consider renting a space on Airbnb.
These can earn an average of an extra $920 per month. Why not turn your extra space into a place for rent?
All you have to do is tidy up and create a comfortable living area for guests, then post online.
Be an online reseller
Reselling merchandise online is among the most popular side hustles, especially among workers between 18 and 25.
Online resellers post clothes, shoes, household items and jewelry on sites like Poshmark, StockX, Depop, eBay, craigslist, Vestiaire Collective and Facebook Marketplace to make a profit.
These sites are secure for buyers and sellers; it’s also a way to declutter your space of unused items that others could be searching the Internet for.
According to research, the average income from this side gig could be between $23 and $50 an hour.
Some sites may take a portion of profits for using their platforms, so read the fine print before posting your items.
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