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Cortez, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Cortez, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Cortez, CO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cortez, CO job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Food Service2
  • Retail Associate2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Retail19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 85%
  • Part-time5 · 15%

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