Dayton Rises to #3 in CBRE Tech Talent Rankings

The Dayton Region has climbed to #3 in CBRE's annual Tech Talent Scorecard, up from #5 in the previous year. The ranking evaluates metro areas based on tech talent supply, cost, quality, and concentration.

Dayton's rise is driven by several factors: the defense-tech crossover from Wright-Patterson AFB, a growing startup ecosystem, strong university pipelines in engineering and computer science, and an exceptional cost-to-talent ratio that allows companies to hire top talent at 20–30% lower total compensation costs than coastal markets.