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Lakewood, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+40 this week — 56 added vs 16 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (34% appear duplicated)

Lakewood, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakewood, CO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 445 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakewood, CO job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time101$75k n=58$29.60/hr n=7
Contract6$89k n=5—
Full-time4——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare176——
Food Service / Restaurants145$65k n=13—
Retail117—$29.60/hr n=8
Financial Services63$75k n=56—
Consumer Goods36—$29.60/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse33
  • Crew / Cashier33
  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate17
  • Food Service15
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses24
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers21
  • Managers, All Other17
  • Nursing Assistants12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare176
  • Food Service / Restaurants145
  • Retail117
  • Financial Services63
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified331 · 74%
  • Part-time101 · 23%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Full-time4 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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