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Modest job growth, signs of future hiring intent highlight latest tech employment data, CompTIA analysis reveals
Tech employment rose by an estimated 5,100 jobs in February, with active job postings up 9% to over 505,000, reflecting ongoing and future hiring demand, CompTIA said.
- On March 6, 2026, CompTIA released its analysis of February tech employment, reporting modest growth with 5,100 tech industry jobs and 60,000 tech-occupation roles added.
- Employers widened qualifications and sought mixed technology skills as active employer postings rose 9% to 505,045, including more than 230,000 new listings, signaling hiring intent.
- New York metro employers listed nearly 16,000 openings last month, with New York City posting a 33% increase; San Antonio, San Diego, Austin, Huntsville, and San Jose also saw notable gains.
- More than 5.2 million workers are affected by these trends as the tech occupations unemployment rate ticked up to 3.8% amid rising postings, impacting job seekers and training providers.
- The public Tech Jobs Report notes the data may be revised, as CompTIA partnerships with academic institutions and training providers emphasize non-degree career-ready skills, while U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast data remain volatile.
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Modest job growth, signs of future hiring intent highlight latest tech employment data, CompTIA analysis reveals
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology employment experienced modest job growth in February, with employers in the tech sector and the broader U.S. economy adding workers, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral…
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