Job Trends
Explore Trends in Colorado’s Labor Market
Employment and hiring data illustrate employer demand and highlight Colorado’s leading industries and occupations.
Hires vs. Openings in Colorado
Data comparing the level of hires relative to job openings showcase the current state of labor shortage.
Colorado Job Growth by Location
From August 2022 to August 2023, 64% of Colorado job gains were observed in rural areas.
Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Openings by Occupation
Job posting analytics are an effective proxy to estimate employer demand.
Source: JobsEQ Econometric Modeling
Additional Resources:
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Tableau Dashboard for more interactive visualizations about job openings and labor turnover.
- View the Characteristics of Colorado’s Labor Force, Annual Supplement to explore unemployment rates by occupation and the occupational distribution of demographic groups.
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Gateway for job growth data and additional industry and occupation information.
- Visit ColoradoFutureJobs.com to understand future job trends across industries.