Washington, DC Metro Area #2 For Techies

When it comes to the overall economic outlook for the DC metro area, including Loudoun County, job growth definitely plays a big part. It’s also a large factor in property values and the overall real estate market. With tech jobs being a fairly big chunk of the local job market, a report from Dice.com’s site earlier this month is definitely good news. Based on posted job openings, sorted by zip code, the Washington, DC metro area is number 2 on the list of the top 10 metropolitan areas for tech jobs.

1. New York/New Jersey – 11,044 postings

2. Washington, D.C. – 7,971 postings

3. Silicon Valley – 6,755 postings

4. Los Angeles – 4,546 postings

5. Chicago – 4,241 postings

6. Boston – 4,167 postings

7. Philadelphia – 3,156 postings

8. Dallas – 3,084 postings

9. Atlanta – 2,987 postings

10. Seattle – 2,309 postings

Overall, Dice.com reports a 119% jump in tech job postings over the past two years. Says Dale Welch at Winter, Wyman: "Competition for tech talent is intense, and it doesn’t look like it will lessen anytime soon." For talented techies battered by years of layoffs and cutbacks, it’s about time.