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February 2025 Jobs Report: Tech Hiring Holds Strong Amidst a Stable Labor Market
The latest jobs report reaffirms a steady national labor market while highlighting continued strength in tech hiring. The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, slightly below expectations, but upward revisions to previous months signal overall stability. The national unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%, further reinforcing this steady trend.
Tech, however, continues to outperform the broader economy. The sector’s unemployment rate remains low at 2.9%, and tech job postings show clear signs of momentum. Denver saw a 15.9% increase in tech job postings from December to January, while Dallas surged by 24.5% in the same period. Notably, hiring for dedicated AI/ML roles is expanding rapidly, making up over 10% of tech jobs in San Francisco and 17% in San Jose.
With tech job postings rising and AI-related hiring accelerating, the sector is poised for continued growth in Q1 2025. While overall job growth remains measured, the demand for tech talent—especially in emerging fields like AI—continues to expand, making it a bright spot in an otherwise stable market.
About IQ Clarity: Your Strategic IT Hiring Partner
At IQ Clarity, we understand the challenges employers face. Finding the right IT professionals to meet business needs is hard. Our team offers comprehensive IT recruiting solutions. We streamline the hiring process and connect employers with top talent. Our network of IT professionals provides employers with a pool of pre-screened candidates. This allows data-driven hiring decisions. Trust IQ Clarity to be your partner in navigating the dynamic IT job market.
About Ted Hellmuth
As the Founder & GM of IQ Clarity, Ted is seeking to disrupt the technology recruiting industry. He helped Colorado companies solve their hardest technology and talent acquisition problems. Before starting IQ Clarity, he was a Talent Acquisition Consultant for Comcast / NBCUniversal. He also spent over a decade with one of the world’s largest staffing firms. Ted holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. Ted enjoys spending time in the mountains with his wife and three children.