Tampa Bay stands out as the best Florida metropolitan area for young workers entering the technology field, according to a new study by BizInsure.
BizInsure, an insurance technology company, examined the tech industry in every state and Washington, D.C., and ranked the best tech metros. Analysts looked at 324 markets across the U.S., using metrics such as tech job availability, rent affordability and lifestyle for the Generation Z demographic entering the workforce.
On a national scale, Tampa Bay ranked 28th in the country for the best tech metro for Gen Z recent college graduates entering the workforce. According to the study, Tampa Bay has 36.29 tech jobs for every 1,000 total jobs in that market.
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The analysis also found the median tech job salary in Tampa was $98,430 per year, and the average worker spends about 16.79% of their wages on rent.
Tampa fell behind some other metros because four major tech companies are headquartered in the region. However, 38 tech companies are growing throughout Tampa Bay, according to the report.
Tampa Bay outranks other hotspots in Florida like Orlando and Miami because of its affordability and abundant tech job prospects.
San Jose, California, was ranked No. 1 on the list, with 142 tech jobs in the market for every 1,000 jobs. The median tech salary there is $175,110 per year. There are 17 major tech companies headquartered in San Jose and another 86 growing tech firms.
The full report can be found here.
