Labor Force
Explore Key Features of the Current Labor Force
Colorado boasts low unemployment and high labor force participation compared to the nation, but employment recovery has not been equal across groups.
Unemployment Rate for Colorado and the U.S.
The unemployment rate measures the share of workers in the labor force who do not have a job but who are available for work and actively seeking employment.
Colorado Unemployment Rate by Demographic Factors
Characteristics of Colorado’s Labor Force, Annual Supplement
Additional Resources:
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Tableau Dashboard for more interactive visualizations about Colorado’s labor force, including year-to-year trends.
- Visit the CDLE Labor Market Information Site for press releases.
- CDHE’s 2025 Return on Investment Report further explores how education attainment impacts employment rates and wages.
