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Hotspots for Startup IT Jobs

For those who can handle the risks of a tech startup job (of which there are many), the eventual rewards can be worth it. There are the immediate benefits of a more relaxed culture typically, compared to larger tech companies. And, if the product is something you believe in, long hours helping a smaller company to succeed may feel like a better use of your skills than working to keep a larger company at the top. If you're looking to be part of the next big tech startup, here are the cities you should focus on when searching for IT jobs.

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Rank	Metro Area	Tech Startup Median Annual Pay	Tech Startup Worker Ratio	Hotspot Score for Startup IT Jobs
1	San Francisco, CA	$84,400	2.5	3.3
2	Austin, TX	$66,600	2.3	2.4
3	Seattle, WA	$74,900	2.0	2.4
4	Salt Lake City, UT	$61,400	1.9	1.8
5	Denver, CO	$65,300	1.7	1.8
6	Boston, MA	$74,100	1.5	1.8
7	Raleigh, NC	$63,900	1.6	1.6
8	Atlanta, GA	$64,800	1.3	1.3
9	Washington, DC	$75,400	1.1	1.2
10	Los Angeles, CA	$69,000	1.1	1.2
	National Data (US)	$63,800	1.0	1.0