HIGH-TECH TALENT 18th 6th 12th 16th High Tech Employment in 2023 High Tech Job Growth (2019 to 2023) High Tech Wage Growth (2019 to 2023) High-Tech Talent Degree Grads in 2022 CBRE recognized Greater Grand Rapids as one of the top 24 emerging tech markets in North America for high tech talent*. Here is how we rank:
Source: CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2024 *High-tech talent refers to industries and occupations predominately in the computer science and digital fields.
All numbers represent high-tech employment in 2023. Percentages reflect growth in high tech employment over five years.
Tech Employment & Growth in Comparable Cities
Boise 11,910 (1.4%)
Grand Rapids 16,320 (21.8%)
Stamford 16,350 (39.5%)
Des Moines 19,180 (5.1%)
Louisville 17,620 (-13.4%)
Colorado Springs 20,160 (12.3%)
Oklahoma City 23,300 (8.6%)
Huntsville 25,910 (17.9%)
Birmingham 16,570 (3.7%)
Tucson 16,710 (0.8%)
Source: CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2024
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