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Denver, CO Job Market Score

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  • Pay is below the national median ($117k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+219 this week — 338 added vs 119 removed)

Denver, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Denver, CO job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,747 active job postings tracked here, 35% 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 / Cashier86$172k n=3—
Store Supervisor / Manager57$116k n=3—
Pharmacy51——
Account Executive50$143k n=31—
Retail Associate38—$29.50/hr n=4

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other232$102k n=28—
Software Developers67$172k n=17—
Fast Food and Counter Workers51——
Pharmacy Technicians30——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract164$172k n=62—
Part-time142$56k n=35$29.50/hr n=13
Full-time59$110k n=23$29.60/hr n=3
Intern30$56k n=3—
Temporary7$80k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail585$193k n=61$29.55/hr n=20
Professional Services521$172k n=43—
Food Service / Restaurants473$65k n=35$26.11/hr n=6
Technology265$172k n=146—
Transportation & Logistics166$178k n=79—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier86
  • Store Supervisor / Manager57
  • Pharmacy51
  • Account Executive50
  • Retail Associate38
  • Food Service35

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other232
  • Software Developers67
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers51
  • Pharmacy Technicians30
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products26

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail585
  • Professional Services521
  • Food Service / Restaurants473
  • Technology265
  • Transportation & Logistics166
  • Consumer Goods163

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,345 · 77%
  • Contract164 · 9%
  • Part-time142 · 8%
  • Full-time59 · 3%
  • Intern30 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 0%

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