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March 2, 2015

NOLA #2 in USA for Women in Tech

New research from SmartAsset, which draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, has revealed that Greater New Orleans is #2 in the nation for percentage of women in technology jobs, 37%.  The percentage in Silicon Valley, the traditional epicenter of information technology, is only about 22%.  SmartAsset says that “New Orleans presents one of the best environments for women” in America, with not only a higher percentage of women, but also greater pay equity.

You can read the full article here, and the Top Ten Cities for Women in Tech are listed below.

#1 – Washington DC

#2 New Orleans, LA

#3 Kansas City, MO

#4 Tucson, AZ

#5 Milwaukee, WI

#6 Philadelphia, PA

#7 Houston, TX

#8 Fremont, CA

#9 Plano, TX

#10 New York, NY