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Wheat Ridge, 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)

Wheat Ridge, CO job market overview (June 2026)

The Wheat Ridge, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 70 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist 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 beauty advisor / stylist and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Beauty Advisor / Stylist6——
Store Supervisor / Manager6——
Pharmacy5——
Retail Associate4—$29.50/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.60/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail57—$29.60/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants32——
Consumer Goods18—$29.60/hr n=7
Healthcare13——
Manufacturing1——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Pharmacy5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Nurse Practitioners1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail57
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Healthcare13
  • Manufacturing1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 71%
  • Part-time13 · 19%
  • Full-time4 · 6%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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