Innovation & Industries

Significant Share of Tech & Defense Jobs

National Landing’s robust office employment base attracts a highly skilled workforce, including 8,500 Amazon employees who account for 22% of all jobs in the district. The area also has a strong concentration of technology and defense employment, representing 28% of all jobs. As a result, more than 40% of National Landing’s office-using workforce is in occupations that require in-person work. To support these industries, many office buildings are equipped with SCIFs and other specialized spaces designed to meet the needs of mission-critical tenants.

Beyond its office sector, National Landing has thriving hospitality & food service and retail industries that account for 15% of total employment. These sectors diversify the local economy, enhance neighborhood amenities, and help sustain activity throughout the day as office workers more consistently return to the district. Daily employee population, measured from 7 am to 7 pm, has begun to plateau after a 31% increase since 2022. 

Data update frequency: annually
Updated: May 2026

  • 38K Total jobs Source: Lightcast EMSI, 2026
  • 28% Share of jobs in tech or defense Source: Lightcast EMSI, 2026
  • $209K Median income in tech subsectors Source: Lightcast EMSI, 2026

Top 5 fastest growing occupations

Jobs by Sector

    Source: Lightcast EMSI, 2026; Interviews

    Office-Using Jobs by Sector

      Source: Lightcast EMSI, 2026; Interviews

      Average Daily Employee Population

      Q2 2026

      • 5.6% Quarter-to-quarter
      • 1.9% Year-over-year
      • 31% Five year change

      Source: Placer.ai, 2026