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Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO
152 active postings tracked in Highlands Ranch, CO · collapsed to 126 roles.
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Highlands Ranch, 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 ($29.60/hr vs $26/hr national)
Highlands Ranch, CO job market overview (June 2026)
The Highlands Ranch, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 152 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Highlands Ranch, CO have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 59 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 155+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (16 of 152).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.60/hr, with 56% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Lockheed Martin, Kroger, and Walgreens.
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 food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Highlands Ranch, CO job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Highlands Ranch, CO.
- 152Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 152Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary16 of 152
- 56%Hourly9 of disclosed
- $116kMedian annual (max)
- $29.60/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 59dMedian agep90 155d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier12
- Food Service12
- Engineering9
- Store Supervisor / Manager9
- Pharmacy7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Software Developers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Managers, All Other1
- Human Resources Specialists1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants72
- Retail63
- Government / Public Sector36
- Manufacturing36
- Consumer Goods18
- Healthcare17
Employment mix
- Unspecified129 · 85%
- Part-time14 · 9%
- Full-time6 · 4%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
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Jimmy John's · Highlands Ranch, CO, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
posted 1 month ago