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Denver, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+209 this week — 310 added vs 101 removed)

Denver, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Denver, CO job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,770 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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.

Denver, CO job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier97$172k n=3—
Store Supervisor / Manager68$116k n=3—
Account Executive48$140k n=26—
Pharmacy48——
Retail Associate40—$29.50/hr n=4

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other228$102k n=26—
Software Developers66$172k n=16—
Fast Food and Counter Workers50——
Pharmacy Technicians30——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract157$178k n=59—
Part-time139$56k n=34$29.60/hr n=10
Full-time61$110k n=24$29.60/hr n=3
Intern30$56k n=3—
Temporary7$80k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail588$189k n=64$29.60/hr n=15
Professional Services522$172k n=39—
Food Service / Restaurants516$65k n=36—
Technology266$172k n=145—
Transportation & Logistics175$178k n=82—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier97
  • Store Supervisor / Manager68
  • Account Executive48
  • Pharmacy48
  • Retail Associate40
  • Food Service34

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other228
  • Software Developers66
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers50
  • Pharmacy Technicians30
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products26

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail588
  • Professional Services522
  • Food Service / Restaurants516
  • Technology266
  • Transportation & Logistics175
  • Consumer Goods135

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,376 · 78%
  • Contract157 · 9%
  • Part-time139 · 8%
  • Full-time61 · 3%
  • Intern30 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 0%

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