HIGH-TECH TALENT 20th 11th 13th 14th CBRE recognized Greater Grand Rapids as one of the top 25 emerging tech markets in North American for high-tech talent*.
in High Tech Employment in 2024
in High Tech Job Growth (2022 to 2024)
in High Tech Wage Growth (2022 to 2024)
in High-Tech Talent Degree Grads in 2023
Source: CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2025 *High-tech talent refers to industries and occupations predominately in the computer science and digital fields.
All numbers represent high-tech employment in 2024. Percentages reflect growth in high tech employment over five years.
Tech Employment & Growth in Comparable Cities
Boise 12,290 (3.5%)
Grand Rapids 14,920 (15.7%)
Stamford 14,630 (0.9%)
Des Moines 19,550 (8.0%)
Louisville 17,020 (6.1%)
Colorado Springs 21,200 (16.1%)
Oklahoma City 23,000 (15.9%)
Huntsville 25,730 (17.7%)
Birmingham 15,780 (3.8%)
Tucson 16,080 (3.7%)
Source: CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2025
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TECH REPORT 2025
HIGH-TECH TALENT
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