Top Jobs and Careers in Colorado
Explore High-growth and High-demand Jobs in Colorado
Each year, the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report highlights the Top Jobs in Colorado — jobs with high annual openings, above-average growth, and a good wage.
Colorado 2025 Top Jobs
Tier 1 Top Jobs are benchmarked by an income that can support a family of three with two adults—one working—and one child. Tier 2 Top Jobs are benchmarked by an income that can support a family of one adult.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Colorado 2025 Top Jobs by Region
Tier 1 Top Jobs are benchmarked by an income that can support a family of three with two adults—one working—and one child. Tier 2 Top Jobs are benchmarked by an income that can support a family of one adult.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Distribution of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Top Jobs by Major Occupational Group
The chart illustrates how Colorado’s high-priority occupations, defined as Tier 1 (jobs supporting a family of three) and Tier 2 (jobs supporting one adult), are divided across the 22 major occupational groups. The data shows the relative concentration of these high-demand, high-growth, and high-wage titles, typically highlighting fields like Healthcare, Computer, and Business/Financial operations as the largest contributors to the top job tiers.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Distribution of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Top Jobs by Typical Level of Education Required for Entry Into Occupation
This analysis categorizes Colorado’s most valued occupations (Tiers 1 and 2) by the minimum education typically required for entry. It provides insight into the foundational educational requirements that support the state’s economic vitality and high-opportunity employment sectors.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Additional Resources:
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Gateway for industry and occupation employment numbers, wages, and projections.
- Visit ColoradoFutureJobs.com to explore job market projections.
