Jun 27, 2025
📈 U.S. Semiconductor Employment Rose Sharply Post-2020, Then Fell in 2023–2025

Employment in the U.S. semiconductor and related device manufacturing sector surged by 11.3% from 2020 to 2022, reflecting strong post-pandemic demand and investment. However, this momentum reversed, with a 2.4% decline from 2022 to August 2023, followed by a sharper 5.4% drop between October 2024 and April 2025, signaling cooling growth and emerging headwinds in the industry.