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Key Takeaways
- Utah posted the fastest tech job growth in 2025 at +6.3%, ahead of Illinois (+5.7%) and South Carolina (+4.8%).
- Two-thirds of U.S. states saw tech employment decline in 2025.
- Large tech hubs lagged: California (-2.8%), Texas (-2.0%), and New York (0.0%).
In 2025, tech job growth in America shifted away from its biggest hubs. While California still employs more tech workers than any other state, it saw employment decline, alongside other large markets like Texas. Meanwhile, a smaller group of states posted the fastest gains.
This map shows which states led the country in tech job growth, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data compiled via Arizona State University.
The results suggest that momentum is spreading beyond the largest legacy centers, with several smaller states outpacing the industry’s traditional leaders.
Ranked: The U.S. States Leading Tech Job Growth in 2025
Utah ranks first overall, with tech employment rising 6.3% annually, adding roughly 3,000 jobs.
| Rank | State | Tech Job Growth 2025 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 6.3 |
| 2 | Illinois | 5.7 |
| 3 | South Carolina | 4.8 |
| 4 | Colorado | 4.6 |
| 5 | Washington | 3.0 |
| 6 | Kansas | 2.3 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 2.3 |
| 8 | North Dakota | 1.9 |
| 9 | Ohio | 1.4 |
| 10 | Florida | 0.5 |
| 11 | Alabama | 0.4 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 0.3 |
| 13 | Delaware | 0.0 |
| 14 | Idaho | 0.0 |
| 15 | Iowa | 0.0 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 0.0 |
| 17 | New York | 0.0 |
| 18 | Michigan | -0.4 |
| 19 | Nevada | -0.5 |
| 20 | Arizona | -0.6 |
| 21 | Connecticut | -0.7 |
| 22 | Tennessee | -0.7 |
| 23 | Oregon | -0.8 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | -0.9 |
| 25 | North Carolina | -0.9 |
| 26 | Kentucky | -1.0 |
| 27 | Mississippi | -1.0 |
| 28 | Indiana | -1.1 |
| 29 | Maryland | -1.2 |
| 30 | West Virginia | -1.3 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | -1.6 |
| 32 | Texas | -2.0 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | -2.0 |
| 34 | Nebraska | -2.3 |
| 35 | Hawaii | -2.4 |
| 36 | Missouri | -2.8 |
| 37 | California | -2.8 |
| 38 | Wyoming | -3.3 |
| 39 | Arkansas | -4.1 |
| 40 | Virginia | -4.2 |
| 41 | Minnesota | -4.2 |
| 42 | New Jersey | -4.5 |
| 43 | Alaska | -4.7 |
| 44 | Louisiana | -4.7 |
| 45 | Maine | -4.8 |
| 46 | Montana | -5.3 |
| 47 | Vermont | -6.5 |
| 48 | Georgia | -6.7 |
| 49 | Rhode Island | -7.1 |
| 50 | New Mexico | -11.0 |
Home to “Silicon Slopes,” Utah is projected to have the third-fastest tech job growth this decade. Illinois (+5.7%) and South Carolina (+4.8%) follow, rounding out a top three that reflects a mix of established and emerging tech ecosystems.
Other notable gainers include Colorado (+4.6%) and Washington (+3.0%), both of which continue to build on strong existing tech sectors.
At the same time, several large states with significant tech workforces saw flat or declining growth. California, the country’s largest tech employer with over 500,000 jobs, recorded a 2.8% decline. Texas (-2.0%) and New York (0.0%) also lagged.
In total, two-thirds of U.S. states recorded declines in tech employment.
Overall, New Mexico saw the sharpest contraction nationwide, with tech employment falling 11%. Jobs in Rhode Island and Georgia, meanwhile, fell 7.1% and 6.7%, respectively.
What’s Driving the Shift in Tech Jobs?
Of course, one key driver behind these trends is the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
Across the tech sector, companies are restructuring around AI—both creating demand for specialized roles and reducing the need for others. In 2025, AI was cited as a contributing factor in thousands of job cuts, while also driving hiring in high-skill areas.
As AI reshapes hiring across the industry, the biggest story isn’t job loss or growth alone, but where opportunities are moving next.
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