Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO
60 active postings tracked in Wheat Ridge, CO · collapsed to 47 roles.
Wheat Ridge, CO Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.60/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
Wheat Ridge, CO job market overview (May 2026)
The Wheat Ridge, CO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 60 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Wheat Ridge, CO have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 8 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 44 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 806+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (8 of 60).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.60/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Kroger, Walgreens, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and pharmacy.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Wheat Ridge, CO job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wheat Ridge, CO.
- 60Active postings
- 8Posted this week
- 32Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary8 of 60
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.60/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 44dMedian agep90 806d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Pharmacy5
- Retail Associate4
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Store Supervisor / Manager4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Nurse Practitioners1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Retail Salespersons1
- Customer Service Representatives1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail52
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare12
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified41 · 68%
- Part-time13 · 22%
- Temporary3 · 5%
- Full-time3 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Grocery ClerkMerchandiser / Stocker× 2 openings
Kroger · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Kroger · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Bakery/Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Kroger · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger× 2 openings
Kroger · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1381537-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Wheat Ridge, CO · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Cook (P1-2336802-1)Food Service
Panda Express · Wheat Ridge, CO · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.33–$29.60/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.25–$29.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.33–$29.60/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.25–$29.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.33–$29.60/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$72k–$116k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · careers.petsmart.com
$15.40–$29.70/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 3 openings
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Emerging Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 3 openings
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 3 openings
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Key Holder - Le Labo - Full Time - Denver, CO
Estée Lauder · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · app.eightfold.ai
posted 22 hours ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service AssociatePharmacy
Walgreens · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago