New York overtakes San Francisco as the leading tech job market

In the United States, New York's tech workforce reached 394,300 in 2025, surpassing San Francisco's 375,730. This growth of 30,640 workers in New York occurred from 2022 to 2025, while San Francisco's workforce contracted by 23,900. The rise is driven by Wall Street's demand for AI talent, leading to a broader distribution of tech jobs across various industries.