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Cortez, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 3 added vs 0 removed)

Cortez, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Cortez, CO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cortez, CO job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Food Service2
  • Retail Associate2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Retail19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 85%
  • Part-time5 · 15%

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