Technology

Tech talent continues to be in high demand in Fayetteville

By Staff Report, posted 4 years ago

The latest stats on technology trends in North Carolina from NCTECH are out. 

In October of this year, the number of IT jobs posted in the Fayetteville MSA were up 33 percent from October 2020.

The number of IT job postings increased 64% from the November 2020 numbers with 496 job postings in November 2021.  

In fact, every MSA in North Carolina saw an increase in job postings since November of last year except Rocky Mount, which saw a 7 percent decrease in the postings. 

Across the state, there are 46,475 open IT roles. 

That number aligns with the national trend of demand for tech talent with 1,462,255 IT jobs open across the country, a 59 percent increase from this time last year.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT

In The Current Issue

Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri


Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the