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Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report
Tech Industry Jobs
Diversity in Tech
Tech Employers
Tech Education Pipeline
Industry Clusters
VC Funding & Patents
Data sourced from Lightcast, updated quarterly
Tech Jobs in AZ
Tech Industry Jobs
216,453
Projected Growth (2025-2030)
8%
Tech Industry Earnings (2025)
$35.2B
from 2024-2025
+$2.6B in GRP
Tech Job Growth Comparison
1-Year % Change in Jobs (2024-2025)
State | Job Growth (2024-2025) |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 4.21% |
| Utah | 0.96% |
| Texas | 0.49% |
| Arizona | -0.71% |
| California | -1.57% |
Source: Lightcast
Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 41,941 | $127,672 | $63.06 | 1.07 | 18.98% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 20,843 | $61,018 | $32.04 | 1.23 | -2.28% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 15,318 | $163,677 | $79.77 | 1.01 | 38.24% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 12,665 | $101,945 | $53.75 | 1.04 | -13.96% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 8,422 | $93,308 | $48.12 | 0.7 | 28.97% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 6,292 | $89,342 | $45.83 | 0.89 | -13.84% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,795 | $166,109 | $86.09 | 1.01 | 21.69% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 4,608 | $65,291 | $32 | 1.12 | 0.77% |
| Computer Network Architects | 4,227 | $129,378 | $62.57 | 1.06 | 1.08% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 4,161 | $95,480 | $51.26 | 0.76 | 39.05% |
Source: Lightcast
Diversity in Tech
Occupation Demographics
Source: Lightcast
Tech Employment by Race
Source: Lightcast
Historical Gender Diversity in Tech Industry
Label Male % of Industry, colour orangered
Male % of Industry
Label Female % of Industry, colour orange
Female % of Industry
Source: Lightcast
Occupation Diversity by Gender
Description | Current Year Males % of Occupation | Current Year Females % of Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 72.42% | 27.58% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 71.94% | 28.06% |
| Computer Network Architects | 87.16% | 12.84% |
Source: Lightcast
Tech Employers
STEM Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Companies
By Job Postings
Company | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| RTX | 646 | -9.5% |
| Deloitte | 424 | 6.3% |
| Accenture | 412 | 19.8% |
| Honeywell International | 389 | -7.6% |
| Amazon | 226 | 8.1% |
| PNC | 203 | 136% |
| Northrop Grumman | 153 | -1.3% |
| Wells Fargo | 153 | 2% |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 149 | 46.1% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | 147 | -32.6% |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Skills Trending in Software Job Postings
Skill | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | 5,348 | 10.7% |
| Computer Science | 5,074 | -1.5% |
| Workflow Management | 4,905 | 8.7% |
| Scalability | 4,608 | 2% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 3,948 | 0.3% |
| Agile Methodology | 3,501 | -4.5% |
| Project Management | 3,314 | 3% |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | 3,232 | 9.9% |
| Continuous Improvement Process | 3,225 | 19.5% |
| Governance | 3,007 | 20.6% |
Source: Lightcast
Tech Job Postings by Educational Attainment
Source: Lightcast
Tech Job Postings by Experience Level
Source: Lightcast
Tech Educational Pipeline
Degrees by Institution
Based on STEM CIP Codes
Institution | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 7,565 | 1.5K 7.6K |
| University of Arizona | 3,585 | 1.8K 3.6K |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | 2,801 | 0K 2.8K |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona | 2,774 | 0K 2.8K |
| Northern Arizona University | 1,814 | 0.4K 1.8K |
| Grand Canyon University | 1,423 | 0K 1.4K |
| Mesa Community College | 898 | 0.2K 0.9K |
| Cochise County Community College District | 815 | 0.7K 0.8K |
| Glendale Community College | 665 | 0.1K 0.7K |
| Pima Community College | 569 | 0.2K 0.6K |
Source: IPEDS
Science and Engineering Degrees
As Percent of Total Degrees
Label United States, colour silver
United States
Label Arizona, colour orangered
Arizona
Source: National Science Foundation
Bachelor's Degrees in Science and Engineering
Per 1,000 Individuals Ages 18-24
Label United States, colour silver
United States
Label Arizona, colour orangered
Arizona
Source: National Science Foundation
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