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Grand Junction, 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 below the national median ($106k vs $130k national)

Grand Junction, CO job market overview (June 2026)

The Grand Junction, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 332 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.

Grand Junction, CO job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time45$107k n=5$29.60/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Intern6——
Contract5——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail178—$29.60/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants127——
Consumer Goods32$75k n=3$29.60/hr n=6
Professional Services29——
Healthcare27$131k n=4—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Food Service17
  • Retail Associate16
  • Pharmacy14
  • Cook / Kitchen13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Pharmacists2
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail178
  • Food Service / Restaurants127
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Professional Services29
  • Healthcare27
  • Transportation & Logistics26

Employment mix

  • Unspecified267 · 80%
  • Part-time45 · 14%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Intern6 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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