AL SJR104

Recognizes Alabama's technology sector and its emerging technology job creators for their economic and workforce contributions to the state.

Alabama's technology sector employs more than 148,000 workers, representing approximately 7.2 percent of the state's overall workforce.

Technology sector generated an estimated direct economic impact of $14.5 billion, representing approximately 7.1 percent of Alabama's total economy.

Job postings for emerging technology fields (artificial intelligence, drones, smart cities, blockchain, virtual and augmented reality) increased by 57 percent in Alabama.

Technology employment is projected to grow by nearly 2 percent in 2021 and 6.8 percent by 2026 in Alabama.