Job Creation
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The data center will create a significant number of new, high-quality jobs including:
Construction Jobs
- High quality construction trades
Direct Jobs
- Employees of the data center project
- Supply vendors
Indirect Jobs
- Every job inside a data center and every construction job supports 1.6 additional jobs statewide for a 2.6x employment multiplier per the new Ohio Chamber of Commerce Economic Impact Study of Data Centers in Ohio. Other studies have found that every direct job inside a data center supports up to 4 jobs outside the data center.
Construction Jobs
Data Center construction is a premium job for construction workers and trades with many jobs frequently reaching over six figure salaries with overtime, bonuses and per diems.
The Perry Technology Park will generate hundreds of high-quality, well-paying construction jobs while also engaging a broad network of companies across the construction, operations, and supply chain sectors. Key participants will include the following major roles and industries:
- Architectural and civil engineering firms, which design facilities, prepare sites, and manage structural construction
- Materials suppliers, which produce lumber, concrete, steel, insulation, and other building materials
- Environmental and geotechnical specialists, which conduct site selection and feasibility analysis
- Electrical and mechanical contractors, which install power systems, backup generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, HVAC equipment, and fire suppression systems
- Networking and IT infrastructure providers, which supply racks, servers, switches, cabling, storage systems, and network components
- Power equipment and UPS manufacturers, which produce batteries, generators, power distribution units, and electrical switchgear
- HVAC and environmental control companies, which design and manufacture cooling, airflow, and climate management systems
- Security and surveillance firms, which provide physical security systems, cameras, fences, biometric readers, and alarms
- Software and data center management vendors, which deliver infrastructure management software, monitoring platforms, and automation tools
- Telecommunications and connectivity providers, which deliver high-speed fiber, redundant network connections, and peering services
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Description | 2022 Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Research Scientist | Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology. | $137,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | Computer network architects design and implement data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. | $127,000 |
| Computer Programmers | Computer programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly. | $97,800 |
| Computer Support Specialists | Computer support specialists maintain computer networks and provide technical help to computer users | $59,660 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and design ways to improve efficiency. | $102,240 |
| Database Administrators & Architects | Database administrators and architects create or organize systems to store and secure data. | $112,120 |
| Information Security Analysts | Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems | $112,000 |
| Network & Computer System Administrators | Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, and maintain organizations’ computer networks and systems. | $91,000 |
Data Center Jobs
Data Center Jobs Include:
- Network Engineers
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Research Scientists
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical / Electrical
- Security
Perry Technology Park Payroll Creation
- Direct Employment at build out of Perry Technology Park:
- 200 jobs at ±$80,000
- Annual average = ±$16 million payroll
- Indirect Employment (±4:1)
- 700 jobs at ±$60,000 average = ±$42 million payroll
- Economic Ripple Effects generated by Direct and Indirect Employment (supply chain, supported jobs, payroll & benefits, economic spending)
- Approximately $372 million in annual economic output once completed
Ohio Chamber Data Center Study Highlights
Massive job creation: in 2024 data centers supported 95,217 total jobs (direct, indirect and induced) across Ohio.
Powerful employment multiplier: Every direct operations or on-site construction job supports 1.6 additional jobs statewide which ripples benefits through supply chains and local communities. The industry contributed $11.8 billion to Ohio’s GDP in 2024.
High wage labor income: The sector delivered $6.99 billion in labor income in 2024 driven by high paying technical and skilled roles plus strong multiplier effects. Direct wages and benefits totaled $3.3 billion in 2024.
Significant tax revenues: from 2017 to 2024, data centers generated $5.21 billion in state and local tax revenues while receiving $2.5 billion in incentives, creating a $2.71 billion net fiscal surplus and a strong 2.1:1 return on every incentive dollar.