Section 03
North Carolina Tech Industry
The review of North Carolina’s technology industry found that in 2024 the industry employed 328,414 people, and workers earned about $45 Billion in income
The tech industry accounted directly for almost 7% of the total jobs in the state, but 12% of the state’s total earnings and more than 11% of sales. In 2024, there were over 35,170 technology establishments operating in North Carolina.
North Carolina Technology Industry Summary Statistics, 2024
| Indicator | Technology Industry | State Total | State Total Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Employees |
328,414 |
4,901,212 |
6.7% |
|
Establishments |
35,173 |
376,577 |
9.3% |
|
Wages (millions) |
$44,842 |
$371,791 |
12.1% |
|
Sales (millions) |
$136,092 |
$1,194,760 |
11.4% |