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Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($134k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (91% open 30+ days)

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO job market overview (June 2026)

The Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,003 active job postings tracked here, 91% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and engineering, 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 crew / cashier and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier111——
Engineering108$184k n=9—
Store Supervisor / Manager82$116k n=7—
Pharmacy78——
Retail Associate70—$29.50/hr n=12

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other175$178k n=12—
Software Developers101$134k n=5—
Fast Food and Counter Workers55——
Pharmacy Technicians36——
Pharmacists19——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract191$178k n=47—
Part-time147$107k n=7$29.55/hr n=34
Full-time93$116k n=31$29.60/hr n=7
Intern46——
Temporary19$75k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,036$178k n=98$29.60/hr n=40
Professional Services959$103k n=24—
Food Service / Restaurants657$108k n=10$25.61/hr n=4
Technology325$176k n=136—
Transportation & Logistics283$178k n=99—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier111
  • Engineering108
  • Store Supervisor / Manager82
  • Pharmacy78
  • Retail Associate70
  • Cook / Kitchen67

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other175
  • Software Developers101
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers55
  • Pharmacy Technicians36
  • Pharmacists19
  • Management Analysts19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,036
  • Professional Services959
  • Food Service / Restaurants657
  • Technology325
  • Transportation & Logistics283
  • Consumer Goods257

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,507 · 83%
  • Contract191 · 6%
  • Part-time147 · 5%
  • Full-time93 · 3%
  • Intern46 · 2%
  • Temporary19 · 1%

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