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.

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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.

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