Washington Tech Sector Accounts for 1.5 Million Jobs, Report Finds
SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the launch of a new report, Technology Sector Economic Outlook in Washington State and the Greater Seattle Region. Prepared in partnership with Amazon, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) and the input of many member organizations, the report highlights the essential and growing role of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector and tech roles in non-tech industries, while advocating for policies to support the ICT industry's continued vitality in Washington state.
- Tech sector employers also added 89,000 new workers to their payrolls between 2019 and 2022, an increase of 33 percent.
- Overall, Washington's tech sector accounts for nearly 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs.
- According to one national study , Washington's tech sector represents 22 percent of the state economy, higher than any other state in the union.
- Despite these recent workforce reductions, Washington's tech sector is well-positioned to continue its leadership as a global center of innovation.