Looking for the perfect side-hustle — uber driver, freelance writer, tutoring, sports official, podcaster or landscaping?

According to a new study, Birmingham ranks fifth among U.S. cities where residents are actively seeking side-hustle opportunities.

A study by Ninja Transfers analyzed search volumes for second jobs, or ‘side hustles,’ in over 170 major US cities by population, to identify which American city has residents most actively looking for side hustle opportunities.

Side-hustle top 5 rankings

Based on July 2025 stats, Atlanta ranked number one in the study for side-hustle searches on Google, followed by Orlando, Salt Lake City and St. Louis. • Atlanta (1st, 384 average monthly searches per 100,000) • Orlando (2nd, 361) • Salt Lake City (3rd, 319) • St. Louis (4th, 28

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