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Denver, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($115k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+215 this week — 215 added vs 0 removed)

Denver, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Denver, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,748 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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

  • 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.

Denver, CO job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier94——
Store Supervisor / Manager69$116k n=3—
Pharmacy46——
Account Executive43$143k n=27—
Retail Associate38—$29.50/hr n=4

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other295$139k n=35—
Software Developers76$162k n=17—
Fast Food and Counter Workers55——
Pharmacy Technicians34——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products31$149k n=12—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract176$158k n=60—
Part-time147$56k n=40$29.60/hr n=14
Full-time57$100k n=23$29.60/hr n=3
Intern31$56k n=3—
Temporary9$80k n=5—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail558$193k n=55$29.60/hr n=20
Professional Services524$170k n=54—
Food Service / Restaurants523$65k n=38—
Technology245$142k n=131—
Transportation & Logistics152$167k n=72—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier94
  • Store Supervisor / Manager69
  • Pharmacy46
  • Account Executive43
  • Retail Associate38
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead33

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other295
  • Software Developers76
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers55
  • Pharmacy Technicians34
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products31
  • Management Analysts29

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail558
  • Professional Services524
  • Food Service / Restaurants523
  • Technology245
  • Transportation & Logistics152
  • Consumer Goods135

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,328 · 76%
  • Contract176 · 10%
  • Part-time147 · 8%
  • Full-time57 · 3%
  • Intern31 · 2%
  • Temporary9 · 1%

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