Most Profitable States for Solopreneurs in 2025

This report presents data on the most profitable states for solopreneurs in 2025, detailing the number of solopreneurs, total revenue, revenue per solopreneur, cost of living, and estimated profit per solopreneur for each state. The data is derived from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Nonemployer Statistics Survey, which tracks nonemployer establishments representing self-employed individuals without paid employees. The report outlines the total earnings generated by solopreneurs in each state, which is used to calculate average revenue per individual. Additionally, it includes cost of living information sourced from Forbes’ Cost of Living Index, providing a benchmark for annual personal expenses in each state. The estimated profit per solopreneur is calculated by subtracting the cost of living from the average revenue, offering a snapshot of potential earnings after covering basic living expenses. This structured presentation of data allows for a clear comparison of profitability across different states.