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 2023 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 2023 Top Jobs by Region
Colorado’s economy features Top Jobs that cross a variety of industries and geographies.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Typical Educational Requirements for Entry into Top Jobs in Colorado
In 2023, 94.7% of Tier 1 Top Jobs and 64.7% of Tier 2 Top Jobs require some type of postsecondary education beyond a high school diploma (or equivalent).
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Top Job Openings by Typical Attainment Level
Top Job openings during 2023 and their associated typical attainment requirements (if any) for eligibility.
Source: CDLE Office of Labor Market Information
Historical Top Jobs Data:
Use the dropdown menus below to explore Top Jobs data from previous years.
Additional Resources:
- For additional historical Top Jobs data, visit the CWDC’s Talent Pipeline Report webpage and explore past years’ report appendices.
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Gateway for industry and occupation employment numbers, wages, and projections.
- Visit ColoradoFutureJobs.com to explore job market projections.