National CRE News In Your Inbox.
Sign up for Connect emails to stay informed with CRE stories that are 150 words or less.
AI Drives Tech-Related Hiring Across North America
Although overall tech job growth has slowed across the U.S. and Canada, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased demand for talent in that specialty, according to CBRE’s annual North America Scoring Tech Talent report. Tech employment overall grew in the U.S. by just 1.1% in 2024 and 5.9% in Canada, but AI-related computer and information systems hiring rose 9% in the U.S. and 6% in Canada.
“The rapid development and adoption of AI is generating economic growth across major tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Manhattan. These markets are receiving record amounts of venture capital funding and corporate investment in AI initiatives, which often results in hiring and future office demand,” said Colin Yasukochi, executive director of CBRE’s Tech Insights Center.
He continued, “The AI industry could be the catalyst for another growth cycle among office-using companies, boosting the office market’s recovery.”
The top five ranked tech talent markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, New York Metro and Austin.
- ◦People
- ◦Recruitment
