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Aurora, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Aurora, CO job market overview (September 2026)

The Aurora, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,009 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Aurora, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Aurora, CO.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier65——
Store Supervisor / Manager52$116k n=3—
Retail Associate43—$29.50/hr n=7
Food Service39——
Engineering33$200k n=3—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time92$65k n=4$29.55/hr n=18
Full-time32$116k n=8$29.60/hr n=3
Contract14$172k n=4—
Intern13——
Temporary7——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail414$100k n=9$29.55/hr n=24
Food Service / Restaurants325$60k n=10$25.61/hr n=4
Professional Services177$172k n=7—
Manufacturing113$114k n=9—
Consumer Goods110$116k n=3$29.60/hr n=18

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier65
  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Retail Associate43
  • Food Service39
  • Engineering33
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist30

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers52
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers21
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers11
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators11
  • Pharmacy Technicians10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail414
  • Food Service / Restaurants325
  • Professional Services177
  • Manufacturing113
  • Consumer Goods110
  • Government / Public Sector94

Employment mix

  • Unspecified851 · 84%
  • Part-time92 · 9%
  • Full-time32 · 3%
  • Contract14 · 1%
  • Intern13 · 1%
  • Temporary7 · 1%

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