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Brighton, 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.60/hr vs $26/hr national)

Brighton, CO job market overview (June 2026)

The Brighton, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 126 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.

Brighton, CO job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23$86k n=4$29.60/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail67—$29.60/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Energy20——
Manufacturing15——
Consumer Goods13—$29.60/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate7
  • Food Service5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail67
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Energy20
  • Manufacturing15
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified97 · 77%
  • Part-time23 · 18%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 2%

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