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Denver, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+361 this week — 371 added vs 10 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($119k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

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 1,759 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 / Cashier96——
Store Supervisor / Manager72$111k n=4—
Pharmacy52——
Account Executive44$143k n=28—
Retail Associate36—$29.50/hr n=4

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other235$102k n=26—
Software Developers66$135k n=10—
Fast Food and Counter Workers51——
Pharmacy Technicians30——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract173$158k n=67—
Part-time141$56k n=37$29.60/hr n=11
Full-time61$110k n=25$29.60/hr n=3
Intern30$56k n=3—
Temporary11$80k n=7—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail575$181k n=63$29.60/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants534$65k n=35—
Professional Services519$170k n=55—
Technology253$162k n=135—
Transportation & Logistics164$178k n=78—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier96
  • Store Supervisor / Manager72
  • Pharmacy52
  • Account Executive44
  • Retail Associate36
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead33

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other235
  • Software Developers66
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers51
  • Pharmacy Technicians30
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products27

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail575
  • Food Service / Restaurants534
  • Professional Services519
  • Technology253
  • Transportation & Logistics164
  • Consumer Goods133

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,343 · 76%
  • Contract173 · 10%
  • Part-time141 · 8%
  • Full-time61 · 3%
  • Intern30 · 2%
  • Temporary11 · 1%

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