Nationwide Tech Hiring Surges in Second Quarter, Per Dice Q2 Tech Job Report
In Q2 2021, tech job postings surged by 16% nationwide, with 78% of the top 50 tech employers increasing their postings. Emerging tech hubs like Las Vegas and Nashville saw the most significant growth, with Las Vegas leading at 43%. The tech unemployment rate remains low at 2.2%, showcasing the high demand for technologists across various sectors, including tech, defense, healthcare, and finance. Skills such as Python and project management showed notable increases in job postings, reflecting ongoing trends towards skilled tech roles.
- Tech job postings increased by 16% in Q2 2021.
- 78% of top 50 tech employers reported increased job postings.
- Las Vegas saw the highest growth in job postings at 43%.
- Tech unemployment rate remains low at 2.2%.
- Skills like Salesforce and project management experienced 15-22% growth in job postings.
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech job postings increased
Job posting activity remained high for the top 50 tech employers (by posting volume) in the second quarter, with
"We are in one of the hottest tech job markets since the dot-com era, as evidenced by the upward trend in tech job postings since November 2020. What's most encouraging to me is the sweeping growth we experienced in the second quarter regardless of location, desired occupation or skillset," said Art Zeile, CEO of Dice, a DHI Group brand. "When pairing the increases in tech hiring with the steadfastly low tech unemployment rate of 2.2 percent, it remains clear that technologists are in incredibly high demand across multiple sectors including tech, defense, healthcare and finance."
The Dice Q2 Tech Job Report is based on an analysis of more than 1 million tech job postings between April and June 2021 and is then compared to job-posting data from January through March 2021, as well as historical trends (via Burning Glass Technologies). The report includes data and analysis on quarter-over-quarter percentage change by tech job posting volume, parsed by location, employer, occupation and skill. This edition of the report includes three Tech Hub Highlights, call-out sections showcasing key features of Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
48 out of 50 Top Cities Saw Job Posting Growth; Emerging Hubs Outperform
Second quarter saw job postings rise across the nation. Both mature and emerging hubs have continued to expand to meet the demand.
Top 10 Cities by Job Posting Volume (QoQ % Change, Q1 2021 to Q2 2021) | ||
Q2 2021 | City | % Change |
1 | New York, NY | |
2 | Atlanta, GA | |
3 | Chicago, IL | |
4 | San Francisco, CA | |
5 | Washington, DC | |
6 | Austin, TX | |
7 | Seattle, WA | |
8 | Dallas, TX | |
9 | Los Angeles, CA | |
10 | Boston, MA |
Las Vegas saw the highest growth, up
Top 10 Cities by Job Posting Growth (QoQ % Change, Q1 2021 to Q2 2021) | ||
Q2 2021 | City | % Change |
1 | Las Vegas, NV | |
2 | Sacramento, CA | |
3 | Huntsville, AL | |
4 | Nashville, TN | |
5 | Hartford, CT | |
6 | Miami, FL | |
7 | Colorado Springs, CO | |
8 | Phoenix, AZ | |
9 | Austin, TX | |
10 | Jersey City, NJ |
Prominent tech states like California, New York, Texas, Florida and Colorado all experienced growth, with Florida (+
Well-Established Skills Remain Favorites in Q2
Job postings in the second quarter showed that, when it comes to skills, time-honored favorites remain in demand.
- Python remains dominant, with a
15% quarter-over-over increase in job postings listing it as a desired skill. Its momentum shows no sign of slowing, with GitHub survey data showing that Python, HTML and Javascript were the most used languages by students, the incoming generation of technologists. - Project Management job postings increased
15% in the second quarter, keeping it in the top spot for important skills employers are seeking. The continued interest in candidates with project management, scrum and JIRA experience show that companies want technologists who have a proven ability to effectively manage teams and projects. - Job postings that included Salesforce as a skill increased
22% in the second quarter. The presence of Salesforce skills in job postings showcases how technologists are an increasingly vital voice in marketing, sales and other business-critical areas. - Data management continues to be a sought-after skill. Job postings looking for technologists skilled in Tableau increased by
18% in the second quarter of 2021.
Top 25 Tech Skills by Job Posting Volume (Quarter-over-Quarter % Change, Q1 2021 to Q2 2021) | ||
Q2 2021 | Skill | % Change |
1 | Project Management | |
2 | SQL | |
3 | Java | |
4 | Python | |
5 | JavaScript | |
6 | Linux | |
7 | Scrum | |
8 | Business Process | |
9 | Technical Support | |
10 | Quality Assurance and Control | |
11 | DevOps | |
12 | Information Systems | |
13 | Oracle | |
14 | Product Management | |
15 | Data Analysis | |
16 | Project Planning and Development | |
17 | Microsoft C# | |
18 | Git | |
19 | Atlassian JIRA | |
20 | Business Analysis | |
21 | Agile Development | |
22 | Product Development | |
23 | Change Management | |
24 | C++ | |
25 | Kubernetes |
Download the Report and Learn More
- Employer Download: Dice Q2 2021 Tech Job Report (Issue 6)
- Press Download: Journalists, email dicemedia@dice.com for an ungated copy
- Read more on Dice Insights: Dice Q2 Tech Job Report: Tech Hiring Stayed Strong Heading into Summer
Dice Tech Job Report Overview and Methodology
To gather these insights, job posting data was provided by Dice's partner, Burning Glass Technologies, which has a database of more than 1 billion current and historical job postings worldwide. Dice analyzed over 1 million tech job postings in the U.S. To gather our specific dataset, we filtered for "Information Technology" jobs with hours that fall under "Full Time," "Part Time" and "Not Listed," as well as job types that are categorized as "Permanent," or "Not Listed." The datasets used for the "Employers" section were gathered by using the above criteria, with an additional filter for job postings that only derive from employer sites.
About Dice
Dice is a leading tech career hub connecting employers with skilled technology professionals and providing tech professionals with career opportunities, data, insights and advice. Established in 1990, Dice began as one of the first career sites and today provides a comprehensive suite of recruiting solutions, empowering companies and recruiters to make informed hiring decisions. Dice serves multiple markets throughout North America. Dice is a DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE:DHX) brand.
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