North Carolina Ranks As One Of The Top States For Tech Careers
It’s no secret that North Carolina is a hub for technology. Especially in the Triangle area of the state. Research Triangle Park is home to established tech giants as well as thriving start-up companies. So when I was sent this study of the best states for jobs in the technology field, I knew we’d find NC on the list. And it turns out North Carolina ranked as the 6th best state for tech careers. The research was conducted by business consulting firm Venture Smarter. To create these rankings the business consulting firm “analyzed metrics relevant to careers in tech such as the median hourly wage in tech roles, the number of people employed in tech roles per 1,000 jobs in each state, and the percentage of remote workers”. From there they scored them out of 100 to create an index revealing the best states to work in tech in America.
Best States To Work In Tech
| Rank |
State |
Number Employed in Tech Positions per 1,000 Jobs |
Median Hourly Wage for All Industries (US$) |
Median Hourly Wage for Tech Roles
(US$) |
Median Hourly Wage for Tech Workers Compared to All Workers
(US$) |
% of Remote Workers |
Tech Worker Friendly Score (/100) |
| 1. |
Washington |
60 |
27.08 |
61.64 |
228% |
24.20% |
87.72 |
| 2. |
California |
39 |
23.91 |
61.87 |
259% |
21.40% |
84.78 |
| 3. |
Virginia |
62 |
23.22 |
52.84 |
228% |
22.29% |
82.38 |
| 4. |
Maryland |
54 |
24.72 |
53.09 |
215% |
24.02% |
76.08 |
| 5. |
Colorado |
48 |
24.16 |
51.33 |
212% |
23.75% |
71.10 |
| 6. |
North Carolina |
37 |
20.10 |
49.22 |
245% |
18.77% |
69.52 |
Venture Smarter reports that the median hourly wage in tech in NC is $49.22. I 100% went into the wrong career field. That is more than double for all jobs across the state. Is anyone willing to pay for me to go back to school? It’s wonderful to know that you can have a profitable are rewarding career in a growing industry close to home. The best part? The cost of living in North Carolina is substantially lower than these other states known for tech careers. So while you may be making more in Washington or California, that money goes a lot farther on the east coast!
These Are 12 The Coolest Things Made In North Carolina
There are so many incredible ideas and innovations in North Carolina. We’ve got some incredible, noteworthy brands that have come out of the state. With major universities, there is constantly new products and ideas coming out of the state. And now is the chance for those ideas to be recognized as the coolest things made in North Carolina.
The NC Chamber is currently conducting its fourth annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest. The purpose of this contest is “to celebrate one of North Carolina’s most economically vital and enduring industries”. Nominees have been collected and voting is currently underway featuring a variety of products from both small and medium/large-sized businesses. Food, alcohol, technological advancements, safety products, jets, and consumer goods are just some of the categories the products nominated as the coolest things made in North Carolina. Voting continues through September 1st at which time the semifinalists will be selected.
Previous winners of the coolest thing in NC include:
2022: Medium-to-Large Business: Caterpillar 299D3 XE Compact Track Loader, Small Business: beachBUB® All-in-One Umbrella System
2021: Western Star 49X Vocational Truck
2020: Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric School Bus
The NC Chamber is the leading business advocacy organization in North Carolina. The Chamber’s mission is “to research, develop, advocate, and communicate for solutions and policies that produce a nationally competitive business climate in North Carolina.” The products listed below are just a handful of the ones in this contest. They are ones I found personally interesting or noteworthy and I hope you feel the same way too. You can see the full list of nominees and vote for your favorite here. I can’t wait to see which products take the title of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In NC.
12 of The Coolest Things Made In North Carolina
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
