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Colorado Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+1323 this week — 1346 added vs 23 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($110k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Colorado job market overview (May 2026)

The Colorado job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 7,759 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Colorado job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Colorado.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier622——
Store Supervisor / Manager423$116k n=22$34.52/hr n=3
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead279—$27.75/hr n=4
Retail Associate278—$29.50/hr n=31
Engineering275$105k n=43$25.25/hr n=3

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers437——
Managers, All Other425$129k n=32—
Software Developers394$160k n=25—
General and Operations Managers245——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers213——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time515$63k n=101$29.60/hr n=94
Contract305$139k n=122—
Full-time226$116k n=77$29.60/hr n=21
Intern98$76k n=5—
Temporary49$84k n=16—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants2,985$87k n=33$27.15/hr n=26
Retail2,709$164k n=95$29.60/hr n=129
Healthcare1,062$87k n=34—
Professional Services769$170k n=89—
Manufacturing732$105k n=78—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier622
  • Store Supervisor / Manager423
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead279
  • Retail Associate278
  • Engineering275
  • Food Service218

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers437
  • Managers, All Other425
  • Software Developers394
  • General and Operations Managers245
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers213
  • Pharmacy Technicians109

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants2,985
  • Retail2,709
  • Healthcare1,062
  • Professional Services769
  • Manufacturing732
  • Technology706

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,566 · 85%
  • Part-time515 · 7%
  • Contract305 · 4%
  • Full-time226 · 3%
  • Intern98 · 1%
  • Temporary49 · 1%

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