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Grand Junction, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)

Grand Junction, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Grand Junction, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 216 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Grand Junction, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Grand Junction, CO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time43—$29.60/hr n=5
Full-time12——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail136—$29.60/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants120$65k n=3—
Consumer Goods25—$29.60/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics14——
Telecommunications2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Food Service15
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Retail Associate14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Waiters and Waitresses4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail136
  • Food Service / Restaurants120
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Telecommunications2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified161 · 75%
  • Part-time43 · 20%
  • Full-time12 · 6%

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