![]() The obvious question then was: What if you could work from anywhere? The addition was made in response to the effect the pandemic was having on IT professionals worldwide. In the 2020 installment of the Tech Town Index, we included an appendix about the remote workforce factor. It’s a big picture view of where ideas are born, where talent is made, where innovation is appreciatedĪnd ultimately where technology blossoms. But the concept of Tech Towns is more than a guide on where to live. ![]() The reality is, we might not be limited to a certain geographic region anymore. Therefore, it makes sense to include the remote work factor with regard to the types of IT jobs best suited – and recruited – for work-from-home status. According to a CompTIA IT Career Insights survey, about one in four IT pros cite job flexibility in work hours or locationĪs a driver for initially seeking a career in IT. Boston, Columbus, Denver and Madison all appeared on the 2020 index but didn’t make the cut in 2021.Īs more Americans choose to work from home, the 2022 CompTIA Tech Town Index also includes a 21st ranking for the remote workforce. 9) paid the most – adjusted for cost of living, of course.įour metropolitan areas fell off the index this year. Newcomer, New York City took the crown for the highest quantity of IT jobs available (204,883), while Lansing (no. Atlanta and Huntsville round out the top five Tech Towns. But for 2021, San Jose took second place and Dallas fell ever so slightly to third place on the index. It’s the third consecutive year Austin has ranked no. have remained pretty consistent.Īustin, Texas, came in first place again this year. While there has been some movement amongst rankings – and some newcomers like New York City (no. About one-quarter of those (27%) were advertised as remote work. Last year there were 3.3 million total job postings for open IT positions in the United States. Job growth over the next 12 months and the next 5 years. The cities were then ranked based on cost of living, number of postings for open IT positions and projected This fourth installment of the CompTIA Tech Town Index provides IT workers, as well as professionals working in the business of technology, some direction on where opportunity intersects with affordability and quality of life – including remoteīased on 2021 job posting data, CompTIA looked at 20 metropolitan areas with populations over 250,000, where demand for tech workers is greatest. Niche companies are popping up left and right to meet this demand, and it’s never been a better time to work in IT. The point is that technology is thriving. We use apps to work out at home, order food, connect Many of us rely on it for routine tasks like grocery shopping, doctor appointments and schooling at all levels. What Renewal Options Are Available to You?Īccelerated, in part, by the pandemic, technology has edged its way into our everyday lives.
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