10 Best US Cities for Tech Jobs in 2017
These metro areas have seen the biggest gains in software jobs over the last five years. You might be surprised by where some cities rank, and which noted tech employer missed the cut.
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8. New York City
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Share of 2017 Software Job Postings: 4.9%
Change in Software Job Postings from 2016: 0.4% increase
Tech Industry Employment: 392,424
Average Wage in Tech Industry: $130,718
Tech Industry as a Percentage of the Overall Workforce: 4.4%
Leading Technology Occupations: Software developers (applications), computer systems analysts, computer user support specialists
City Population: 8,491,079
Estimated Median Household Income: $55,752
Cost of Living Index: 100.0
New York City has one of the highest concentrations of technology jobs anywhere in the country. The city's well-known financial firms employ a lot of IT workers, but it is also home to a growing number of small tech startups. The cost of living is high, but that might not be a problem because IT salaries in the city are among the highest in the nation. There's no place else like it on earth, and if you like the diversity, opportunities and excitement of living in one of the world's biggest cities, New York might be right for you.
Cynthia Harvey is a freelance writer and editor based in the Detroit area. She has been covering the technology industry for more than fifteen years. View Full BioWe welcome your comments on this topic on our social media channels, or
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