Aug 4 • General discussion
Datacenter Jobs Are Blowing Up And You Should Know Why
Right now, AI and energy projects across the U.S. are driving a massive surge in datacenter investment.
That means technical roles, support staff, and infrastructure jobs are being created fast and they need people who know how to move.
The average datacenter technician in the U.S. earns between $68K and $85K per year, with some reporting up to six-figure pay at companies like Google, Meta, and NVIDIA. Even entry-level techs typically see hourly pay between $26‑27/hr, with room to grow.
From 2016 to 2023, U.S. datacenter employment jumped over 60%, growing from ~306,000 to ~501,000 jobs. That’s a major shift (Blue Signal Search, Census.gov)
Big tech is pouring billions into infrastructure: Meta is eyeing a $10B AI campus in Louisiana with plans for 500 permanent positions plus 5,000 construction jobs. CoreWeave is investing $6B in Pennsylvania, adding 175 datacenter staff once it's live. (apnews.com)
Texas is already winning in this race—with datacenter employment up 38% from 2018 to 2024, and demand increasing across construction, site ops, and technician roles. Several states—including California, New York, Florida, and Georgia—now host over 40% of all U.S. datacenter jobs.(Axios)
The demand isn’t slowing: McKinsey projects U.S. AI-ready infrastructure needs to grow 33% annually through 2030. By then, 60–65% of AI workloads will require hyperscale datacenters.(McKinsey & Company)
Facility operators are sounding the alarm: 51% reported trouble filling roles in 2024—especially junior IT ops and electrical techs. That means there’s opportunity with less competition for people with basic infra skills.(Network World)
Why This Matters to You
If you're building baseline technical skills, logging labs, earning A+, Network+, or SOC awareness—this surge matters. Datacenter teams need disciplined techs who understand ticketing, routing, remote support, and basic infrastructure hygiene.
And if you’re looking to break in — I got something even better.
I’m Hiring Field Technicians Right Now
As part of our Pontiac Cyber Pros rollout, I’m opening up paid field tech roles for interns and jobseekers who want to:
- Gain real-world experience doing installs, repairs, site assessments
- Build a portfolio of documented work tied to professional engagements
- Earn up to $35/hr depending on the job and tools you bring
- Put Pontiac Cyber Pros on your resume under actual client work
- I offer a pathway to complete the Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) through Schneider Electric’s platform.
You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be willing to show up, learn, and follow through. I’ll help you every step.
Blessings
DXB
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Datacenter Jobs Are Blowing Up And You Should Know Why
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