Data Intelligence
Landing the first tech job is harder than it should be, so together, we’re working towards creating common knowledge about the opportunity market for skilled technical work in Kansas City.
How important is tech in Kansas City?
what is a tech worker?
KC TechBridge leverages industry-standard job codes (SOC Codes) to define "tech jobs."
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is a federal standard used to classify workers into occupational categories by job duties for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. All data is presented by SOC code or as an aggregate of all tech jobs.
Organizationally, these roles could sit in various parts of a business and do not have to be in a traditional IT department to be considered a “tech job."
Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021)
Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211)
Information Security Analysts (15-1212)
Computer and Information Research Scientists (15-1221)
Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231)
Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232)
Computer Network Architects (15-1241)
Database Administrators (15-1242)
Database Architects (15-1243)
SOC codes identified to meet the definition of a tech job:
Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)
Computer Programmers (15-1251)
Software Developers (15-1252)
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253)
Web Developers (15-1254)
Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255)
Computer Occupations, All Other (15-1299)
Data Scientists (15-2051)
Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061)
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (49-2011)
Job Openings Rate by Occupation by Quarter:
Jobs Openings Rate (JOR) is a new common measure to quantify gaps in supply/demand of talent - as a whole or by occupation. Openings Rate calculation: (openings / total employed +openings)
Barriers to landing that first tech job in kc:
Finding what job to apply for and who is posting them:
one of the biggest? There are 10,000 unique titles for 17,000 jobs.
Lack of understanding on what skills and experience are “needed” for a job:
Top 10 Durable Skills by Occupation
Top 10 Technical Skills by Occupation
Posted Education Requirements by Occupation
Posted Experience Requirements by Occupation
Why is it important to understand this about kc tech jobs?
To uncover the economic mobility potential on where to start, and grow, a career.
Wages by SOC Code by Experience
resources
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DeBruce Foundation’s annual report examines how Kansas City area employers can better attract, retain and support entry-level workers by understanding their priorities around workplace flexibility, training opportunities, benefits, and career advancement pathways.
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TriCom Technical Services survey reports on Kansas City IT professionals' attitudes and preferences regarding remote work arrangements, including their willingness to work remotely, preferred work location models, and factors that influence their remote work decisions.
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The KC Tech Council’s annual Tech Specs Report provides a comprehensive analysis of Kansas City's technology sector, including workforce data, salary comparisons, economic impact, and competitive positioning to demonstrate the region's emergence as a cost-effective and talent-rich tech hub.
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