Washington, D.C. has emerged as the top tech hub in the nation, according to Forbes' 2024 Best and Worst States for Tech Careers report.
The comprehensive ranking analyzed seven key factors, including employment rates, salaries, and projected growth, to determine the most favorable states for tech professionals.
Why DC Reigns Supreme:
- Highest Tech Employment Rate: D.C. boasts the highest concentration of tech workers nationwide, with a remarkable 7.06% of its workforce employed in the tech sector.
- Top-Tier Salaries: Tech workers in D.C. enjoy some of the highest salaries in the country, with an average annual salary of $119,610.
- Thriving Tech Ecosystem: Forbes acknowledges D.C.'s "highly favorable climate" for tech professionals, citing its strong GDP growth over the past five years.
- Diversity Champion: D.C. surpasses the national average for women in tech, with 31.6% of its tech workforce comprised of females.
While California, known for its tech giants, may boast even higher average tech salaries, it only secures the fourth position on the Forbes list. Colorado and Washington State follow closely behind D.C. at second and third, respectively.
Virginia and Maryland, neighboring states to D.C., also make strong showings, ranking fifth and ninth overall, respectively, with competitive salaries exceeding $117,500 annually.
Considering a career in tech? Look no further than Washington, D.C., the unrivaled leader in the U.S. according to Forbes' 2024 rankings.