The United States remains home to some of the world’s wealthiest technology entrepreneurs, with the country’s 230 technology billionaires holding a combined fortune of approximately $3.95 trillion, according to Rapidospace News data sourced from wealthrank Billionaires.
As of November 9, 2026, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk leads the ranking with an estimated net worth of $898.34 billion, making him the richest technology billionaire in the United States and the world.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos occupies second position with $385.88 billion, while Google’s co-founder Larry Page ranks third with $239.67 billion.
The ranking highlights the extraordinary wealth generated by America’s technology industry, particularly in artificial intelligence, internet services, computer hardware, electric vehicles and digital platforms.
Below are the 10 richest technology billionaires in the United States, their estimated fortunes and the companies associated with their wealth.
Top 10 Richest Technology Billionaires in the United States
1. Elon Musk – $898.34 Billion
Elon Musk tops the list with an estimated fortune of $898.34 billion.
He is the founder and chief executive of Tesla, the electric vehicle and clean-energy company, and SpaceX, the private aerospace company developing reusable rockets and satellite technology.
His business interests also include artificial intelligence and social media, making him one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the global technology industry.
2. Jeff Bezos – $385.88 Billion
Company:Amazon
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, ranks second with an estimated net worth of $385.88 billion.
He established Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore before transforming it into one of the world’s largest technology and e-commerce companies.
Amazon operates across online retail, cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), digital entertainment and artificial intelligence.
3. Larry Page – $239.67 Billion
Company: Google (Alphabet)
Larry Page, Google’s co-founder, ranks third with an estimated fortune of $239.67 billion.
He co-founded Google alongside Sergey Brin in 1998, helping build one of the world’s most powerful internet companies.
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has major interests in online advertising, search engines, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, smartphones and autonomous driving technology.
4. Mark Zuckerberg – $221.71 Billion
Company: Meta Platforms (Facebook)
Mark Zuckerberg occupies fourth position with an estimated net worth of $221.71 billion.
He founded Facebook in 2004, building it into a global social media platform before expanding the business into Meta Platforms.
Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality.
5. Sergey Brin – $220.65 Billion
Company: Google (Alphabet)
Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, ranks fifth with an estimated fortune of $220.65 billion.
Alongside Larry Page, Brin helped establish Google, which has grown into a global technology powerhouse through search, digital advertising, Android, YouTube, cloud services and artificial intelligence.
His wealth is closely associated with his ownership stake in Alphabet.
6. Michael Dell – $205.24 Billion
Company: Dell Technologies
Michael Dell ranks sixth with an estimated net worth of $205.24 billion.
He founded Dell Technologies in 1984, building the company into one of the world’s leading computer hardware and enterprise technology providers.
Dell Technologies manufactures personal computers, servers, storage systems and infrastructure supporting businesses, data centres and artificial intelligence operations.
7. Steve Ballmer – $168.03 Billion
Company: Microsoft
Steve Ballmer occupies seventh position with an estimated fortune of $168.03 billion.
He served as Microsoft’s chief executive from 2000 to 2014, overseeing a major period in the company’s development.
Microsoft operates across operating systems, productivity software, cloud computing, gaming and artificial intelligence.
Ballmer accumulated much of his wealth through his Microsoft ownership stake.
8. Larry Ellison – $160.32 Billion
Company: Oracle
Larry Ellison ranks eighth with an estimated net worth of $160.32 billion.
He co-founded Oracle in 1977, transforming the company into a major global provider of database management systems, enterprise software and cloud infrastructure.
Oracle’s technology supports organisations across banking, government, healthcare, telecommunications and other industries.
9. Jensen Huang – $154.49 Billion
Company: Nvidia
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive of Nvidia, ranks ninth with an estimated fortune of $154.49 billion.
He co-founded Nvidia in 1993, helping transform the company from a graphics-processing hardware manufacturer into a major supplier of artificial intelligence computing technology.
Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are widely used in AI development, advanced computing, robotics, gaming and data centres.
10. Bill Gates – $122.39 Billion
Company: Microsoft
Bill Gates completes the top 10 with an estimated net worth of $122.39 billion.
He co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975, helping establish the company as one of the most influential software businesses in history.
Microsoft became globally recognised through Windows, Microsoft Office and its broader enterprise technology ecosystem.
Gates has also devoted significant resources to philanthropy through the Gates Foundation.
What the Ranking Reveals About America’s Technology Industry
The fortunes of these 10 billionaires demonstrate the financial power of technology businesses in the modern global economy.
Their companies operate in sectors that increasingly influence how people communicate, shop, work, travel, conduct financial transactions and access information.
Artificial intelligence has also emerged as a major driver of technology investment, with Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta and other companies competing to develop the infrastructure and applications powering the next generation of digital services.
According to the WealthRank figures, technology billionaires in the United States collectively gained approximately $95.8 billion in the latest reporting session, although some individuals recorded declines.
The United States accounts for approximately 74 per cent of the $5.31 trillion combined wealth of technology billionaires worldwide, underscoring its dominant position in the global technology economy.
Source: WealthRank, using Forbes Real-Time Billionaires data, as of November 9, 2026.
By RapidoSpace News
