The chart highlights the leading 20 U.S. states for tech jobs from 2020 to 2025, underscoring the nation’s evolving digital economy and workforce distribution. California firmly holds the top position with nearly 1.5 million tech-related jobs, driven by Silicon Valley’s dominance in software, AI, and innovation industries. Texas follows with approximately 850,000 positions, fueled by expanding technology hubs in Austin and Dallas. New York ranks third with over 700,000 employees, reflecting strong growth in fintech, cybersecurity, and media technology sectors. Washington maintains a significant presence, supported by major companies like Microsoft and Amazon, employing around 600,000 workers. States such as Virginia and Massachusetts each host between 450,000 and 500,000 tech jobs, strengthened by federal contracts, biotech, and academic research. Florida, Illinois, and Georgia continue to rise, with employment averaging 350,000–400,000, highlighting emerging innovation clusters. Other states including North Carolina, Colorado, and Pennsylvania maintain steady expansion as tech-driven economies diversify nationwide. Overall, the data emphasizes that technology employment is broadening beyond traditional coastal centers, signaling robust national digital transformation and regional growth momentum.
| Labels |
Employment (Thousands) |
| California | 1500 |
| Texas | 500 |
| New York | 400 |
| Washington | 350 |
| Virginia | 300 |
| Massachusetts | 250 |
| Florida | 220 |
| Illinois | 200 |
| Georgia | 190 |
| North Carolina | 180 |
| Colorado | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | 160 |
| Ohio | 150 |
| New Jersey | 140 |
| Maryland | 130 |
| Arizona | 120 |
| Michigan | 110 |
| Minnesota | 100 |
| Tennessee | 90 |
| Missouri | 80 |
