What We’re Showing
This map shows how many jobs are supported by the video game industry in each U.S. state, including both direct and indirect employment.
The data from the Entertainment Software Association reflects the most recent figures available for 2023.
Key Takeaways
- California leads by a wide margin with 172,150 video game jobs, making up nearly half of the national total of 350,015.
- Other major states include Washington (38,249 jobs), Texas (29,517), and New York (17,360)—all home to major game studios or tech hubs.
- Despite the industry’s size, 25 states support fewer than 1,000 video game jobs each, showing how employment is heavily concentrated in a few key regions.
