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Aurora, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($92k vs $137k national)

Aurora, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Aurora, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 841 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Aurora, CO job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering54$200k n=5—
Crew / Cashier54——
Retail Associate50—$29.50/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager47$116k n=3—
Food Service35——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers90$217k n=6—
Fast Food and Counter Workers30——
Managers, All Other29$58k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers21——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers16——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time95$65k n=10$29.60/hr n=18
Full-time34$116k n=7$29.60/hr n=4
Contract14$190k n=9—
Intern11——
Temporary7——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail418$116k n=6$29.60/hr n=23
Food Service / Restaurants302$58k n=15—
Manufacturing142$142k n=9—
Government / Public Sector131$142k n=7—
Consumer Goods88$116k n=3$29.60/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Engineering54
  • Crew / Cashier54
  • Retail Associate50
  • Store Supervisor / Manager47
  • Food Service35
  • Pharmacy25

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers90
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers30
  • Managers, All Other29
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers21
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers16
  • Pharmacy Technicians14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail418
  • Food Service / Restaurants302
  • Manufacturing142
  • Government / Public Sector131
  • Consumer Goods88
  • Technology74

Employment mix

  • Unspecified680 · 81%
  • Part-time95 · 11%
  • Full-time34 · 4%
  • Contract14 · 2%
  • Intern11 · 1%
  • Temporary7 · 1%

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