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Wheat Ridge, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Wheat Ridge, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Wheat Ridge, CO job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 54 active job postings tracked here, 65% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, 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 beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wheat Ridge, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$29.55/hr n=6
Temporary2——
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail47—$29.60/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Consumer Goods14—$29.60/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Nurse Practitioners1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 67%
  • Part-time14 · 26%
  • Temporary2 · 4%
  • Full-time2 · 4%

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