The state of Boston tech, at a glance

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The Boston and Massachusetts tech sector, by the numbers
257,312
Total tech employment in the Boston metro area in 2024
11,608
The number of tech business establishments in the Boston metro area in 2024
71,344
The number of active tech job postings in the Boston metro area in 2024
$137,907
The median annual earnings for tech occupations in the Boston metro area in 2024
$79.3 billion
The economic impact of the tech sector in the Boston metro area in 2024
892
The number of Massachusetts tech venture capital deals from January 2024–April 2025
$15.1 billion
The value of Massachusetts tech venture capital deals from January 2024–April 2025
SOURCE: CompTIA (data gathered May 29, 2025) and Pitchbook; RYAN HUDDLE/GLOBE STAFF
With that in mind, here are eight graphics that show the past, present, and future of the city and state's tech sector.
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