Yar di Kube’s latest analysis of office occupations in the U.S. The study, comparing 2019 with 2024, highlights the fastest-growing office jobs, steepest declines, and top-paying jobs across major metros. In Los Angeles, data scientists recorded the largest job gain in the West, rising 945% to 10,030 employees, while in San Francisco, computer and information systems managers earn $238,050 annually, the metro’s highest office salary. Meanwhile, in Phoenix, the demand for technical expertise also stands out, with 3,210 data scientists marking a 291% increase and 3,200 computer hardware engineers adding steady growth.
Other key takeaways:
In Riverside, data scientists increased 1,580% to 840 employees , the steepest proportional gain in the metro
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