The document provides an analysis of IT employment trends from September to August 2018, indicating that software developers lead job postings. It highlights that the IT sector employs a significant portion of IT occupations, with 44% of positions being IT-related. Key changes in employment figures across various IT sectors are also summarized.

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Note: there are certain limitations in using monthly data. Some job and industry categories are not available from the BLS, and there tends to be higher volatility in monthly data.
CompTIA’s definition of core IT occupations excludes knowledge worker positions, such as graphic designers, technical sales, or business analysts.
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TOP 5 IT OCCUPATION JOB POSTINGS SEP vs. AUG
Software developers, applications 77,500 -700
Computer user support specialists 22,300 -700
Computer systems engineers/architects 18,300 -600
Computer systems analysts 16,900 -600
Web developers 16,600 -100
TOTAL OF TOP 5 IT OCCUPATION POSTINGS 151,600 -2,700
COMPTIA IT EMPLOYMENT TRACKER
Monthly Core IT Sector and Core IT Occupation Employment Analysis
Published October 2018
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The IT sector is the largest employer of IT occupations.
Approximately 44 percent of positions within the IT
sector are IT occupations. The remaining 56 percent of
occupations in the IT sector are comprised of sales,
marketing, finance, HR, R&D, and related positions.
IT SECTOR EMPLOYMENT BREAKOUT SEPT vs. AUG
Computer, electronics, & semiconductor mfg. 1,070,600 +2,100
Telecommunications 751,500 -3,000
Data processing, hosting, & related services 327,500 +1,600
Other info services, including search portals 295,400 +400
IT & software services | computer sys. design 2,122,300 +4,800
TOTAL 4,567,300 +5,900
IT SECTOR EMPLOYMENT
IT OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENTCOMPONENTS OF THE IT WORKFORCE DISCUSSION
IT OCCUPATION JOB POSTINGS
Source:BurningGlassTechnologiesLaborInsights|DatainthousandsSource:BureauofLaborStatisticsCPS|Datainmillions|Notseasonallyadjusted
Source:BureauofLaborStatisticsCES|Datainmillions|Seasonallyadjusted
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