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Fort Collins, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+43 this week — 58 added vs 15 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (36% open 30+ days)

Fort Collins, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Fort Collins, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 221 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fort Collins, CO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Collins, CO.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other12$67k n=4—
Fast Food and Counter Workers12——
Retail Salespersons8——
Customer Service Representatives4——
Pharmacy Technicians4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$29.60/hr n=5
Full-time11——
Intern3——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail148$180k n=3$29.60/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants106$58k n=4—
Consumer Goods38—$29.60/hr n=7
Healthcare32——
Manufacturing12——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Retail Associate12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
  • Food Service10
  • Pharmacy9
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail148
  • Food Service / Restaurants106
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Healthcare32
  • Manufacturing12
  • Technology9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified174 · 79%
  • Part-time31 · 14%
  • Full-time11 · 5%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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