Top 4 Industries to Recruit In The US

The US is the largest recruitment market in the world holding a whopping 34% market share, more than the combined staffing revenue size of the UK, Japan, Canada, Sweden, Belgium, India, and France; all major markets in their own right!

To put the US into perspective, according to Statista, California GDP (gross domestic product) was $3.2 trillion USD in 2023, which was $1.2 trillion higher than Texas ($2 trillion), and almost double New York ($1.7 trillion).

With California being one of 50 states, there is so much potential for businesses to enter the US staffing market, across the US in a variety of sectors. Placing workers across the US couldn’t be easier and this blog can help you identify and explore new avenues as they grow in demand.

The Fastest Growing Sectors to Recruit in the US

1. Tech and IT

The Tech and IT sector makes a huge contribution to the US economy, providing high-paid jobs for all worker types, whilst delivering innovative products and services which enhance business security and overall knowledge. According to Data Bridge Market, the US technology market size was valued at $390.94 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $722.89 billion by 2032.

To truly grasp the size of the IT staffing market, it helps to have a comparison. Based on Verified Market Research, the UK IT Services Market size was valued at USD $105.14 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach$180.65 Billion by 2032. As well as experience, many employers are now looking for specific skills when searching for tech professionals including AI, cloud computing, cyber security, Software as a Service (SaaS) and many more.

These factors all contribute to making IT and Tech one of the best sectors to recruit in, which ambitious international recruitment agencies should consider exploring to increase their staffing revenue. The most in-demand IT and Tech roles accompanied by their salaries are:

AI and Machine Learning Roles

For those who are skilled within AI, there is increasing potential for companies to leverage certain tools and services. The Artificial Intelligence sector is continuing to grow and by the end of 2025, the US AI market is expected to reach $310.7 billion. States including Texas, California and New York have become popular areas for attracting new AI talent.

The continued demand within this sector offers diverse career paths, which are accessible to all skill sets, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers and AI product managers. Computer systems analysts, database administrators and software developers are some of the top-paying roles across Texas, California and New York.

IT Security Roles

Due to the widespread adoption and continuation of remote work, security vulnerabilities are still a threat, and IT security roles continue to be in demand. The average salary for cybersecurity engineers has increased by 7.7%, to $145,512.

Furthermore, CompTIA projects a 34% increase in Information Security Analysts over the next decade. The top cities for cybersecurity roles are Austin, New York, St Louis, San Francisco and Seattle. Despite this, there still aren’t enough cybersecurity workers in the US to meet demand.

IT Management Roles

Unsurprisingly, those in IT management earn some of the largest salaries in the industry, taking home an average of $168,345 in 2024. Product Managers saw the highest increase in salary of all occupations, rising by 15.6% in 2022. According to Money US News, the states which pay the highest mean salary for IT Managers are California, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Delaware, making them to go-to states for recruitment agencies in search of higher margins.

Data Scientist Roles

Data science is also a booming sub-niche within IT, due to the importance of data increasing across all industries. Three of the highest paid data-related IT jobs are Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Security Engineers. CompTIA predicts openings for Data Scientists and Data Analysts to grow 266% above the US national average over the next 10 years, making it the perfect time for businesses to hire data related roles.

Software Developer Roles

According to Indeed, salaries for Principal Software Engineers are averaged at $172,619 in 2025. This, coupled with the prediction that job growth for Software Developers and Engineers will outpace the national average by 180%, makes it a no-brainer for companies hoping to grow within this field in the US.

Other IT roles worth noting if you are considering entering the US IT staffing skill segment include:

• Database administrators and architects
• Computer and information systems managers
• System analysts
• Web developers
• Information security analysts
• Help desk and desktop support professionals.
• Network and computer systems administrators
• Computer programmers

2. Clean Energy

Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy industry. Based on data from IBIS World, the solar power industry’s revenue is expected to rise 37.2% through 2025 to 2026. With increasing spotlight and media on the issue of climate change, it’s expected that there’s going to be a lot of money pumped into the energy sector in the US. The growth of the renewable power sector in the United States has made it the second-largest producer of renewable electricity in the world, following China.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that Wind Turbine Service Technicians will be the second-fastest growing occupation over the next decade, second to Nurse Practitioners. So, there are lots of opportunities for recruitment agencies that specialise in the clean energy market.

Popular states for energy roles in the US

Clean energy has become a critical job creator in every state and district employing 1 in every 50 American workers. Nearly 3.5 million Americans now work in renewable energy. The top 5 states employing the most clean energy workers are California (544,604 jobs), Texas (268,035 jobs), Florida (175,572 jobs), New York (173,731 jobs) and Illinois (128,871 jobs).

For a comprehensive breakdown of each state’s energy occupations, we recommend browsing the full report.

3. Life Sciences

The US is home to some of the world’s leading life science hubs and is a land of boundless opportunities for businesses expanding into the US. Life sciences employment hit a record high in late 2024, and more job growth is expected in 2025.

The US remains the top country for life science companies, with Massachusetts being recognized as the industry leader. According to BioSpace, the average salary for full-time life sciences employees grew 9% from 2023 to 2024, which is four times higher than previous growth rates. Massachusetts employed over 102K workers in 2024, which was an increase of 21% from 2021.

4. Marketing/Creative

As companies in the US continue to embrace digital trends to stand out online, marketing/creative has become one of the best industries to recruit in.

The marketing sector surpassed a spend of $550 billion, which accounted for over half of marketing revenues worldwide. The development of traditional marketing roles in an increasingly digital world has catalysed this growth potential as more technical skills are required.

Statista projects that digital advertising expenditures in the US will increase 50% by 2028. Furthermore, as per a report from Robert Half, 48% of marketing and creative managers planned are hiring for new permanent positions in 2025. It is also predicted that the US digital ad spend will grow from $303 billion to $452 billion.

This all points to a huge opportunity for international staffing agencies to recruit within the marketing/creative sector in the US.

Popular marketing roles in the US

If you are considering recruiting within the US marketing/creative sector, we have provided a list of in-demand roles, these include:

• Social Media Manager
• SEO Specialists
• Copywriters
• Marketing Analytics Specialist
• UX Designers
• Web Content Coordinator

We’ve run through the best industries to recruit for in the US, now it’s time to find out the most profitable niches per state. To help you choose your location, browse our table and accompanying map below which outlines the states with the highest revenue per sector in the US.

Disclaimer: All information written here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional and/or legal services.