California’s tech job market just fell to its lowest point since 2008. The state added only about 6,000 tech jobs since 2020, while the rest of the U.S. added hundreds of thousands. Silicon Valley saw thousands of job cuts in early 2025. Remote work, high costs, and post-pandemic hiring corrections are driving the decline. AI and automation are reshaping roles. California’s share of U.S. tech jobs fell from 19% to just over 16%, signaling a possible end of its tech dominance.