Competition for Tech Labor remains fierce. A recent Tech Talent research report ranking 50 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent provided a few surprises amongst the perennial favorites. The Tech Talent Scorecard rankings are determined based on 13 metrics including: tech talent supply, growth, concentration and cost, completed tech degrees, industry outlook for job growth, and market outlook for both office and apartment rent cost. The top 10 U.S. cities are as follows: