US Tech Employment Surpasses 12 Million Workers, Accounts for 10% of Nation’s Economy
45 states and the District of Columbia expanded their tech workforce in 2019, according to CompTIA Cyberstates 2020™ report
Information technology (IT) employment in the United States reached an estimated 12.1 million workers in 2019, capping a decade in which the country’s tech-related workforce expanded by 2.3 million jobs, according to Cyberstates 2020, the definitive guide to the U.S. tech industry, occupations and trends published annually by CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global IT industry.
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Net tech employment grew by more than 307,000 workers in 2019, an increase of 2.6% over 2018, with 45 states and the District of Columbia experiencing tech job growth.1 Tech workers make up an estimated 7.7% of the overall U.S. workforce.
At $1.9 trillion, the tech sector accounts for an estimated 10% of the total U.S. economy, making it the third largest sector in the economy behind only manufacturing and government. The tech industry’s gross domestic product increased 66% between 2010 and 2019, adding $745.5 billion in output.2
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“In these trying times it is often difficult to think beyond next week, but we must remain committed to preparing the workforce of tomorrow for success in whatever the future may hold,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA.
“Technology powered job growth and economic gains in the past decade while delivering countless benefits in how we work, communicate, create, and share. Looking ahead, the need for professionals from all backgrounds to develop, support, and protect these technologies will continue to grow,” Thibodeaux continued. “We have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to mobilize the best ideas and resources across our industry members, learning partners and government to build on the progress we’ve made.”
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