2 Independent Contractor Resume Examples & Template
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Average independent contractor salaries in the US
After you’ve written your resume, make sure you use it to apply for jobs within a fair salary range.
The following table includes information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics report for 2025. Here are the ten states with the highest salaries for independent contractors, as well as the national average for your reference when applying for work.
Top 10 states by average independent contractor salary
| State | Salary / Year |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $156,510 |
| New York | $155,760 |
| Alaska | $148,270 |
| Washington | $144,960 |
| Delaware | $142,480 |
| District of Columbia | $141,920 |
| New Jersey | $140,070 |
| California | $137,430 |
| Maryland | $135,390 |
| Oregon | $134,020 |
| National Average | $119,660 |















