As new tech hubs sprout up around the country, Seattle remains a top metro area for attracting tech workers. While other cities gain ground amid industry decentralization and continued shifts to remote work, recent patterns demonstrate that the demand for tech professionals is spreading, not relocating.
Seattle has experienced consistent tech growth since the mid-2010s, particularly prior to the pandemic. With the addition of local outposts by businesses like Google and Meta, Seattle continues to be a major player in this booming industry.