Despite layoffs, tech employment in the US grew by 3.2% in 2022, an increase of 286,400 jobs, according to CompTIA's “State of the Tech Workforce” report.

“In a year of even more uncertainty than usual, the tech labor market routinely defied expectations,” said Tim Herbert, chief research officer for CompTIA. “The data continues to confirm the degree to which technology underpins so many facets of business activity across the economy and the breadth of employers reliant on technical and digital skills.”

The report also noted that more than 9.1 million people work in tech jobs, spanning both technical and nontechnical workers employed by tech companies. In addition, all 50 states and the District of Columbia reported increases in tech employment in 2022. Texas led the states in net tech employment growth, adding an estimated 45,331 jobs. California ranked second, adding 38,186 jobs.

In addition, CompTIA forecast a 3% increase in tech job this year, an increase of 272,000 jobs.

Among the tech occupations poised for growth this year are data scientists and analysts (5.5%), cybersecurity analysts and engineers (5.2%), web designers and UI/UX professionals (4.7%), software developers and engineers (4.7%) and software quality assurance and testers (4.1%).

The report includes data on employment, wages, business establishments, job postings, workforce diversity and emerging tech metrics across the US.