August
2025 Jobs Report
July
2025 Jobs Report
Methodology
To present the insights in this report, Dice used job posting data provided by Dice's partner, Lightcast, which has a database of more than 1 billion current and historical job postings worldwide. Dice pulled data on August 8, 2025 and analyzed over 7 million tech job postings in the U.S. to gather our specific dataset, which we then filtered for "Information Technology" jobs that fall under "Full Time," "Part Time" and "Flexible Hours." We gathered the list of top employers in the "Industry Analysis" section by using the above criteria, with an additional filter for job postings that only derive from employer sites. The information in this report is a snapshot of tech job posting data as of August 8, 2025, and backward revisions to prior month's data may occur from the sources used in this report.
How are Tech Jobs Faring in the Hiring Market?
These tech-specific trends stand against a backdrop of broader labor market discussion. The July national jobs report showed the U.S. added just 73,000 jobs overall, well below expectations, with prior months' figures also revised downward. Our analysis draws from Lightcast's real-time job posting data is scraped from company career sites and job boards, rather than the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employer surveys, presenting as an alternative data source that can offer additional perspective on hiring trends, particularly within the technology sector
While tech job postings decreased 3.2% month-over-month, the sector maintained positive momentum with a 5.3% year-over-year increase. The tech unemployment rate edged up slightly to 2.9% from 2.8% in June, though it remains below the 3% threshold achieved for the first time since January. The national unemployment rate also rose modestly to 4.2% from 4.1% in June.
AI skills demand continues its steady climb. Forty percent of U.S. tech job postings now require AI skills, up from 38% in June. While month-over-month growth remained flat between June and July, the year-over-year perspective reveals significant expansion, with AI skill requirements surging 120% from July 2024 to July 2025. This sustained growth demonstrates that AI integration remains a top priority across industries despite the broader hiring slowdown.
Where are Tech Job Postings Concentrated?
Industry patterns reveal dramatic shifts in tech hiring priorities. Manufacturing emerged as the dominant growth sector, posting an extraordinary 119% month-over-month increase. Construction followed with 93% growth, while Education showed 71% gains, likely influenced by seasonal hiring as schools prepare for the fall semester. Healthcare and Consulting both posted robust 63% month-over-month growth, suggesting broad-based demand across traditional and emerging tech sectors.
The year-over-year perspective underscores fundamental industry transformation. Telecommunications led all industries with significant 277% annual growth, followed by Automotive at 165% and Finance/Banking at 130%. These longer-term trends indicate a profound shift in which industries are investing most aggressively in digital transformation and tech talent acquisition.
Geographic Shifts Signal Market Evolution
Regional hiring patterns show Pennsylvania emerging as the surprising leader in tech job growth, with 50% year-over-year expansion. New York state maintained strong momentum at 25%, while Georgia posted 19% growth and New Jersey rounded out the top performers at 16%.
At the metro level, San Francisco led with 20% year-over-year growth, signaling renewed strength in the traditional tech capital. New York and Atlanta tied at 17%, while Boston showed 15% growth and Dallas posted 11% gains. The balanced growth across both established tech hubs and emerging markets suggests a maturing ecosystem with opportunities distributed more evenly across the country.
Who Are Companies Hiring Right Now?
July revealed demand for specialized roles. Oracle HCM Consultants experienced 354% month-over-month growth, while Cloud Business Analysts surged 267%, reflecting the accelerating pace of enterprise cloud migrations and HR system modernizations. Workday Analysts, Statistical Programmers, ELT Developers, and Cyber Threat Analysts also showed significant growth, indicating broad demand across data management, analytics, and security domains.
Skills in Demand Paint Interesting Picture
The most sought-after skills reveal a focus on fundamental technical capabilities and operational efficiency. Command-Line Interface skills led month-over-month growth at 53%, followed closely by Functional Knowledge at 52% and Scenario Testing at 51%. Ad Hoc Reporting (49%) and Informatica (47%) round out the top five.
This cluster of skills tells a compelling story about current industry needs. The emphasis on command-line proficiency, combined with scenario testing and ad hoc reporting capabilities, suggests organizations are prioritizing professionals who can work efficiently across different systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide rapid insights from data. The prominence of Informatica alongside these skills indicates that data integration and ETL processes remain critical as companies manage increasingly complex data ecosystems.
Year-over-year skill trends show continued emphasis on soft skills and collaboration. Cross-Functional Collaboration topped the list with 374% growth, followed by CPT Coding at 327%. Stakeholder Engagement (307%) and Scalability Design (203%) complete the top five, highlighting how organizations value both interpersonal capabilities and technical skills that support growth and expansion.
Looking Ahead
The July data presents a nuanced picture of the tech job market. While the month-over-month decline in job postings and slight uptick in unemployment suggest some cooling, the strong year-over-year growth and expansion in specific industries and roles indicate underlying strength. The continued demand for AI skills, coupled with the emphasis on both fundamental technical capabilities and collaborative soft skills, points to a market that increasingly values versatile professionals who can navigate complex technical challenges while working effectively across teams.
However, it's important to recognize that these aggregate improvements may not be uniformly felt across all segments of the tech workforce. After months of cautious hiring and market uncertainty, many job seekers may still face challenges despite the positive trends in certain sectors and regions. The dramatic growth in manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications suggests that opportunities may be shifting toward industries undergoing significant digital transformation, requiring tech professionals to potentially explore new sectors for career advancement.
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