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Lafayette, CO Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($125k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (16% open 30+ days)

Lafayette, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Lafayette, CO job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 43 active job postings tracked here, 16% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lafayette, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lafayette, CO.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers7$136k n=4—
Fast Food and Counter Workers4——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——
Managers, All Other3——
Project Management Specialists3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Temporary8$135k n=8—
Part-time8$65k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare28$135k n=8—
Manufacturing18$135k n=8—
Food Service / Restaurants11——
Retail6——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Engineering5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Pharmacy2
  • Program Manager2
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Project Management Specialists3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare28
  • Manufacturing18
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Retail6
  • Financial Services1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 63%
  • Temporary8 · 19%
  • Part-time8 · 19%

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