US Remote Hiring Velocity by State (2026): Weekly Openings and Momentum
A practical state-by-state view of US remote hiring velocity to help candidates prioritize where to focus applications first.
State momentum snapshot
| State | Weekly openings | Momentum | Candidate note |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,240 | High | Strong software and product hiring. |
| Texas | 980 | High | Balanced backend and GTM openings. |
| New York | 910 | Medium-high | Data + fintech-leaning roles. |
| Washington | 620 | Medium-high | Infra and cloud-heavy demand. |
| Florida | 580 | Medium | Growth in support and ops roles. |
| Illinois | 520 | Medium | Steady analytics and PM hiring. |
Methodology
- Based on US-eligible remote postings indexed on GoApplyJob.
- Weekly openings are rolling 7-day counts, refreshed hourly.
- Momentum labels reflect week-over-week posting movement bands.
How to use this for outreach
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