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Fast Facts

• $2.12 trillion – Estimated direct economic impact of the U.S. tech industry, representing 8.6% of the national economy.

• 694,846 – Number of tech business establishments in the U.S.

• 9.6 million – U.S. net tech employment at the end of 2024.

• Tech employment declined by about 32,000 jobs last year, so I suggest we replace this item with one or both of the following:

  • 2.5% - Net tech employment growth forecast for 2025.
  • 2X – The tech workforce is projected to grow twice as fast as the overall U.S. workforce over the next 10 years.

• 5.4 million – Number of postings by U.S. employers for tech job openings during 2024.