AI boom halves entry-level tech jobs in NYC

A report from the Center for an Urban Future found that entry-level tech job postings in New York City have dropped 49% since 2022, the steepest decline of any sector. Roles most exposed to generative AI fell 29%, while demand for entry-level workers with AI skills rose 20%.

• Entry-level tech job postings in NYC fell 49% since 2022
• Roles highly exposed to AI saw a 29% decline in postings
• Demand for entry-level AI-skilled workers rose 20% in four years
• Employment gap for young workers aged 22–25 widened to 19%