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Brighton, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Brighton, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Brighton, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 108 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brighton, CO job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers12——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7——
General and Operations Managers4$65k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——
Managers, All Other2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23$65k n=4$29.55/hr n=6
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail58—$29.60/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants58$65k n=4—
Energy17——
Manufacturing14——
Consumer Goods14—$29.60/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Food Service6
  • Retail Associate6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail58
  • Food Service / Restaurants58
  • Energy17
  • Manufacturing14
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified80 · 74%
  • Part-time23 · 21%
  • Full-time5 · 5%

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