TechServe Alliance’s long-standing IT and Engineering Index is Modernized with New Interactive Features

In December 2025, IT employment was flat, adding only 209 net jobs month-over-month. Since December 2024, IT employment grew 1.06%, or 55,154 jobs. Engineering employment declined 0.15% in December and was down 0.17% compared to the same period last year, reflecting continued variability across engineering disciplines and end markets.

The December data released this month follow a period of missing and delayed BLS reports for September through November, stemming from the federal government shutdown.

With this month’s data release, TechServe Alliance introduces its modernized monthly IT & Engineering Employment Index. The refreshed Index has been automated with new interactive features and includes a modernized look and feel—making it easier to track trends across varying timeframes, spot inflection points, and interpret employment signals within the broader economic context.

“December’s employment data reinforces what many of our members are seeing on the ground—a market that is stabilizing, but is still uneven across geographies, client verticals and skill sets,” said Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance. “While overall IT employment held steady and engineering softened slightly, we are seeing modest improvement with renewed activity in specific areas, including data centers, cybersecurity, infrastructure, government and defense, and healthcare.”

“While rising demand is not universal, many industry firms are seeing strength in pockets where investment and mission-critical initiatives are moving forward,” Roberts continued. “In many cases, projects that were paused or delayed earlier in the year are beginning to advance, supporting stronger pipelines particularly for high demand skill sets supporting rollout of AI and automation initiatives.”

To access the interactive IT & Engineering Employment Index, please click here.