Best Cities For Tech Workers According to DataQuest's latest figures, the best jobs in technology are located in eight metropolitan areas: New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Houston, and Philadelphia. DataQuest first began collecting this data five years ago. The list of top-tech cities has changed since then, but demand for tech workers has not —it has risen by twenty-five percent. If you are pursuing a career in technology, but do not live in or near one of the top-tech cities, there are still plenty of opportunities. Matthew Martinez, CEO of NetStaff, a high-tech staffing firm with offices around the country, said that the companies his company recruits for are always looking for more employees with tech expertise. According to Martinez, 'For most areas it is currently an 'employees market,' meaning that many employees in technology are able to pick and choose their jobs, ask for better benefits, and arrange flexible work schedules.' According to the passage, which of the following is NOT one of the top-tech cities?