US chip worker shortage report
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026
The labor shortage could delay billions in semiconductor investments and constrain US chip production, potentially raising costs and slowing the reshoring of manufacturing. This may negatively impact the competitiveness of US chipmakers and the broader tech supply chain.
A report released on July 7, 2026, by McKinsey & Company, Semiconductor, and the United States — National Science Foundation projects a skilled labor deficit of up to 157,000 full-time workers in the US semiconductor industry by 2030. The shortage threatens to delay construction of new chip plants by TSMC, Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Intel, and could undermine investments under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. The deficit is most acute in United States — Texas, United States — California, United States — Arizona, New York, and United States — Ohio. Nearly three-quarters of employers report difficulty hiring engineers, as few US engineering students enter the chip industry. The report recommends continued government funding, expanded curricula, and earlier career exposure.
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