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Montrose, CO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (59% open 30+ days)

Montrose, CO job market overview (May 2026)

The Montrose, CO job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Montrose, CO job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail47
Food Service / Restaurants42$65k n=3
Consumer Goods4
Telecommunications3
Transportation & Logistics2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Food Service / Restaurants42
  • Consumer Goods4
  • Telecommunications3
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified54 · 89%
  • Part-time7 · 11%

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