Entry-level technology job postings in New York City have fallen by nearly 50% between 2022 and 2025, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future. The steepest decline was observed in the computer and mathematical occupational area, which saw a 49% drop in postings for entry-level positions.
Beyond the tech sector, other fields are also experiencing significant downturns in entry-level opportunities. Postings for administrative support roles decreased by 36%, and similar roles in business and financial operations also saw a decline. The arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media sectors collectively experienced a 34% decrease in entry-level job postings.
City Comptroller Mark Levine expressed concern over the trend, stating in a social media post that artificial intelligence may be contributing to the difficulty for young people to enter the workforce. He noted that for the first time, there are more new computer science graduates than entry-level tech jobs in New York City, with approximately 1.6 graduates for every available opening.
In contrast, some sectors have seen an increase in entry-level hiring. Healthcare practitioners and technical roles experienced the largest jump, with a 21% increase in job postings since 2022. The legal sector saw an 8% rise, while community and social services, protective services, and life, physical, and social sciences fields each reported a 7% increase in entry-level positions.
Levine previously warned in May about the potential impact of AI on New York City's economy, projecting that it could lead to the loss of 300,000 jobs and $14 billion in tax revenue. He characterized New York City as particularly vulnerable to the advancements and challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
He has called for an increase in the city's rainy-day fund to 16% of annual tax revenue, reforms to the pension system, and the safeguarding of public infrastructure against AI-related threats.