Last year, computer and mathematical occupations added nearly five million American workers. At the same time, 63% of organizations reported at least one unfilled AI-related role. This article tracks the resulting changes in hiring, compensation, and work models.
Key Takeaways
- 5.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).
- 4,975,000 people employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the United States (2023).
- 19.5% of all STEM workers in the United States were in computer and mathematical occupations (2022).
- 1.0% of total U.S. employment was in computer and mathematical occupation categories, showing tight labor demand (May 2023 share).
- 4.7% of U.S. technology workers reported being unemployed in 2023 (unemployment rate for IT occupation group).
- 11.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).
- The median pay for data scientists in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).
- The median pay for information security analysts in the U.S. was $120,360 (2023).
- The median pay for computer systems analysts in the U.S. was $99,270 (2023).
- 12.9% of the U.S. technology workforce is Black or African American (2023 ACS-based estimates).
- 25.5% of the U.S. technology workforce is Hispanic or Latino (2023 ACS-based estimates).
- 27.6% of U.S. STEM workers are women (2022).
- 30% of U.S. knowledge workers were fully remote in 2023 (BLS or survey estimate for remote).
- In 2023, 56% of U.S. tech workers reported hybrid work as their primary work arrangement (survey).
- In 2023, 39% of U.S. employees in the IT sector said they could work fully remote (survey).
U.S. tech jobs are growing fast with tight hiring demand, rising AI and cybersecurity needs, and expanding hybrid work.
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Workforce Levels4 stats
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5.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).
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4,975,000 people employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the United States (2023).
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19.5% of all STEM workers in the United States were in computer and mathematical occupations (2022).
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3.1% of the U.S. workforce were employed in information technology occupations (2023).
Interpretation
Workforce Levels Interpretation
In the Workforce Levels snapshot, computer and mathematical jobs grew 5.7% year over year in 2023 and employed 4,975,000 people in the United States, showing that this part of the tech workforce represents a substantial share of STEM at 19.5% and sits at 3.1% of the overall U.S. workforce in information technology occupations.
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Hiring And Demand8 stats
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1.0% of total U.S. employment was in computer and mathematical occupation categories, showing tight labor demand (May 2023 share).
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4.7% of U.S. technology workers reported being unemployed in 2023 (unemployment rate for IT occupation group).
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11.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).
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3.1x more demand than supply for cybersecurity skills in the U.S. (global skills gap ratio).
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63% of organizations reported having an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 (survey of hiring).
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58% of tech employers increased use of contingent workers in 2023 (staffing demand).
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7.4% share of U.S. job openings for technology roles were concentrated in software-related positions (JOLTS structure, 2023).
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2.6 million U.S. residents were employed in IT-related jobs in 2023 (IT occupational employment series).
Interpretation
Hiring And Demand Interpretation
In the Hiring And Demand landscape, U.S. tech labor signals strong pressure as job openings are rising and unmet needs persist, with a 63% share of organizations reporting an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 and cybersecurity skills demand outpacing supply by 3.1 times.
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Compensation9 stats
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The median pay for data scientists in the U.S. was $108,020(2023).
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The median pay for information security analysts in the U.S. was $120,360(2023).
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The median pay for computer systems analysts in the U.S. was $99,270(2023).
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The median pay for database administrators and architects in the U.S. was $108,020(2023).
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In 2023, 77% of technology employees reported receiving variable compensation (bonus/stock) (survey share).
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Amazon paid an average base salary of about $142,000for software engineering roles in 2023 (salary database average).
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Google software engineers had an average base salary of about $170,000in 2023 (salary database average).
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Meta software engineers averaged about $195,000base salary in 2023 (salary database average).
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The average advertised tech salary in the UK was £50,000 in 2024 (job ad salary index).
Interpretation
Compensation Interpretation
In the compensation category, U.S. tech pay is notably high with median salaries like $120,360 for information security analysts in 2023, and 77% of technology employees also receive variable compensation such as bonuses or stock.
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Diversity And Inclusion7 stats
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12.9% of the U.S. technology workforce is Black or African American (2023 ACS-based estimates).
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25.5% of the U.S. technology workforce is Hispanic or Latino (2023 ACS-based estimates).
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27.6% of U.S. STEM workers are women (2022).
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26% of software developers in the U.S. are women (2022).
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people represent 9.2% of the U.S. workforce, including tech (Gallup estimate for 2022).
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In 2024, 33% of tech workers reported belonging to an underrepresented group (survey).
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In 2023, 48% of U.S. college graduates with CS degrees were men aged 18–24 (gender distribution measure).
Interpretation
Diversity And Inclusion Interpretation
The diversity picture in tech remains uneven, with women making up 26% of U.S. software developers and only 12.9% of the technology workforce being Black or African American, even as 33% of tech workers in 2024 say they belong to an underrepresented group.
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Remote And Work Models7 stats
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30% of U.S. knowledge workers were fully remote in 2023 (BLS or survey estimate for remote).
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In 2023, 56% of U.S. tech workers reported hybrid work as their primary work arrangement (survey).
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In 2023, 39% of U.S. employees in the IT sector said they could work fully remote (survey).
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In 2024, 22% of U.S. tech companies reported adopting a four-day workweek pilot (survey share).
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In 2023, 61% of tech professionals used collaboration tools daily (survey).
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In 2024, 68% of tech managers reported increased productivity under hybrid work (survey).
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In 2023, 24% of tech workers reported being impacted by work-from-home policy changes (survey).
Interpretation
Remote And Work Models Interpretation
Remote and work models are becoming the norm in U.S. tech as 56% of tech workers reported hybrid as their primary arrangement in 2023, with remote flexibility further reflected in 39% of IT employees saying they could work fully remote.
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Employment Levels1 stats
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2.1% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for “Information Technology Occupations” in March 2024
Interpretation
Employment Levels Interpretation
For the employment levels category, U.S. employment in Information Technology Occupations grew 2.1% year over year in March 2024, signaling steady expansion rather than stagnation.
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Diversity & Equity1 stats
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34% of senior tech leaders in the U.S. are women (2024 leadership representation benchmark)
Interpretation
Diversity & Equity Interpretation
In the U.S., women make up 34% of senior tech leaders in 2024, highlighting that diversity at the top of the tech industry remains a key equity challenge within Diversity and Equity efforts.
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Work Arrangement2 stats
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30% of IT professionals report using cloud services as part of their daily work in 2024 (survey share)
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22% of tech workers reported fully remote work in 2024 (share of respondents)
Interpretation
Work Arrangement Interpretation
In the work arrangement landscape for tech in 2024, daily cloud use is reported by 30% of IT professionals while 22% work fully remotely, showing a clear mix of distributed work patterns alongside cloud enabled workflows.
report visual · Key figures
Tech employment momentum and job demand (US)
Computer & mathematical occupations are expanding while AI hiring and job openings remain constrained by unmet demand.
5.7%
5.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).
63%
63% of organizations reported having an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 (survey of hiring).
11.3%
11.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).
source-verifiedbls.gov · hired.com2023
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Megan Gallagher. (2026, February 13). Tech Industry Employment Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/tech-industry-employment-statistics
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Megan Gallagher. "Tech Industry Employment Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/tech-industry-employment-statistics.
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Megan Gallagher. 2026. "Tech Industry Employment Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/tech-industry-employment-statistics.
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