Strong Growth in Tech Jobs Highlights Broad-Based Employer Demand Beyond AI

Technology hiring surpassed expectations in June as employers added an estimated 90,000 tech professionals to their payrolls, according to the latest CompTIA Tech Jobs Report. The unemployment rate for technology occupations dipped to 2.8%, down from 3.4% in May, remaining well below the national average.

CompTIA’s analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data shows that tech employment continues to show resilience across industry sectors, with demand expanding well beyond the AI sector. “Tech employment showed surprising strength for the month given recent expectations,” said Tim Herbert, Chief Research Officer at CompTIA. “There is more to tech hiring than AI. Data confirms employer interest in a wide range of tech talent.”

June Tech Hiring Snapshot

  • Net increase of 90,000 tech workers across all industries
  • Tech unemployment rate fell to 2.8%
  • 455,341 active tech job listings, including 211,924 newly posted in June
  • Job posting demand highest for software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and network architects

Despite overall growth, tech sector companies (those classified as tech providers) shed a net 7,256 roles in June, with the tech manufacturing sector seeing the largest decline. However, the BLS upwardly revised May’s employment data, adding a net 7,600 jobs—four times the initial estimate.

AI Skills Drive Hiring Momentum

CompTIA’s AI Hiring Intent Index showed a 153% year-over-year surge in job postings requiring AI fluency, including roles for AI architects and engineers. While still concentrated among specific employers, AI-centric hiring is expanding into general tech roles that now demand familiarity with AI tools and concepts.

Skills-Based Hiring Grows in Popularity

Employers continue moving toward skills-first hiring practices to widen their candidate pools. Nearly 50% of June’s job listings did not require a four-year degree. In-demand roles include:

  • Technical support and help desk
  • Network and systems administration
  • Database management
  • Web development

Hiring spans all experience levels, with 21% of listings targeting candidates with 0–3 years of experience, 30% for mid-level (4–7 years), and 17% for senior professionals (8+ years).

Regional Hotspots for Tech Jobs

Several metro areas posted double-digit increases in tech job listings from May to June, including:

  • Providence (+21%)
  • San Antonio (+21%)
  • Baltimore (+14%)
  • Indianapolis (+14%)

In terms of volume, the largest number of tech job postings came from Washington D.C., New York, Dallas, San Francisco, and San Jose.

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