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Fort Collins, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.55/hr vs $26/hr national)

Fort Collins, CO job market overview (June 2026)

The Fort Collins, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 296 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fort Collins, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Collins, CO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$29.50/hr n=9
Full-time9——
Contract8$90k n=3—
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail134—$29.60/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants120——
Professional Services62$90k n=4—
Consumer Goods35—$29.60/hr n=7
Healthcare31—$21.46/hr n=4

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate10
  • Food Service10
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Production1
  • Chief Executives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail134
  • Food Service / Restaurants120
  • Professional Services62
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare31
  • Manufacturing10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified253 · 85%
  • Part-time23 · 8%
  • Full-time9 · 3%
  • Contract8 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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