Proof Point
Software developers projected to reach 1.6 million in U.S. by 2026, followed by network and system specialists with 803,000, according to CompTIA report
U.S. Employment in Technology-Related Occupations
2018 and 2026F (thousand jobs)
| Note: | Chart does not include other jobs such as engineering, technician, repair and assembly which were also counted as technology-related occupations by CompTIA. |
Proof Point Findings
- U.S. Tech Workforce – CompTIA reported that 7.9 million individuals worked in technology-related occupations in U.S. in 2018
- Lead Categories – Software developers of applications and systems occupy most technology jobs with 1.3 million workers in 2018, and is projected to rise 10% by 2026, followed by network and system specialists with 749,000
- Highest Growth – Computer, ATM and office machine repairers forecasted to grow fastest between 2018 and 2026 with 18% expected growth, followed by Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT directors and managers with 17%
- Key Growth Drivers – Include heightened demand for developers and coding skills among employers, continuous digitization of processes across industries, and increased competition for talent among technology and non-technology firms
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Information Technology
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IT Infrastructure
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Date Last Updated |
November 5, 2019
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