Studies Reveal Data Centers Boost Local Jobs and Wages Significantly
justin_hart · x · 2026-08-26
Two significant studies show data centers drive regional economic growth: information sector jobs increased by 22%+, construction jobs by 11%+, private employment by 4%+, and wages by 4%+.
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