Denver Job Market Report

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Welcome to the Denver Job Market Report, your ultimate resource for navigating the employment landscape in the Mile High City. Our podcast delivers timely insights, expert interviews, and the latest data on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and career opportunities in Denver. Whether you're a job seeker aiming to advance your career or an employer looking to attract top talent, we provide actionable advice and insider tips tailored to the unique dynamics of Denver's job market. Tune in every week to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions in your professional journey! For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....

  1. 2D AGO

    Denver's Job Market Surges: 78,000 Openings, Tech and Aerospace Lead the Way

    Denver's job market remains robust in early 2026, with over 78,000 openings listed on Indeed as of April 2, supporting a diverse employment landscape driven by tech, aerospace, and healthcare. The metro area boasts strong fundamentals, though college seniors face heightened competition per University of Denver reports, particularly outside high-demand fields like engineering, finance, and technology. Key statistics show around 78,019 active postings, spanning roles from entry-level stockers to executive positions paying up to $220,000 annually. Unemployment data gaps persist without fresh state figures, but Arapahoe/Douglas Works notes competitive conditions in the Denver/Aurora area amid stable population growth. Major industries include aerospace, where Colorado leads nationwide according to Fox 31 and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce; advanced manufacturing, exemplified by Kratos Industries employing over 300 in the metro; software, AI, and e-commerce via firms like Mondelēz International; and healthcare plus energy sectors. Growing areas feature aerospace, tech engineering, and workforce-aligned programs under House Bill 1317, which aims to bridge education gaps for in-demand jobs. Recent developments highlight a cooled rental market with mid-5% vacancy rates per Sheepdog Property Management, indirectly pressuring commuter affordability, while federal cuts like Interior's deferred resignation program tighten public sector options. Seasonal patterns show steady demand without sharp fluctuations, though spring lease-ups influence mobility. Commuting trends favor remote and hybrid setups, with perks like pre-tax transit benefits common in postings. Government initiatives via HB 1317 promote better education-workforce coordination amid employer-cited skills shortages. The market evolves toward stabilization, with modest recovery projected as new housing supply absorbs. Current openings include Vice President of R&D, Engineering, and Project Management at a confidential firm in LoDo paying $180,000-$220,000 with full benefits; General Manager at Empower Field by Aramark offering $125,000-$145,000; and Board Certified Behavior Analyst roles at $85,120-$120,000, often remote. Key findings: Denver's economy thrives on aerospace and tech leadership, but job seekers must target growing sectors amid competition. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Denver's Job Market Booms: Tech and Healthcare Lead Despite National Slowdown

    Denver's job market remains robust amid national pessimism, with over 83,000 openings listed on Indeed as of late March 2026. The employment landscape features a diverse economy driven by tech migration, aerospace, and healthcare, supporting a resident population of about 741,000 in Denver County per FRED data for 2024. Key statistics include 28,747 salaried positions on Indeed and an average yearly pay of $120,768 for certain roles according to ZipRecruiter. Trends show steady growth in tech and engineering, with Colorado ranking high for civil engineers at $103,730 median salary per BLS projections, fueled by population expansion and infrastructure like RTD FasTracks. Unemployment specifics for Denver are unavailable in recent data, though national rates stay low despite hiring slowdowns noted in a March 2026 poll. Major industries encompass software, AI, aerospace, e-commerce, and healthcare; top employers include Lockheed Martin, CenturyLink, Comcast, BAE Systems, and UnitedHealth Group. Growing sectors like renewable energy, data centers, and civil engineering project 5% national growth through 2034. Recent developments feature Swire Coca-Cola's new facility nearby adding 170 jobs. Seasonal patterns and commuting trends lack precise data, though tech draws remote workers. No specific government initiatives appear in sources. The market has evolved rapidly over five years via tech influx, per KORE1 staffing insights. Data gaps exist on unemployment rates, seasonal hiring, and commuting. Key findings: Strong job volume in tech and healthcare offsets national slowdowns, with high salaries in engineering. Current openings: Hospice Registered Nurse at UnitedHealth Group in Denver; Environmental Campaign Organizer with Green Corps starting August 2026 at $39,500; Infra Configuration Consultant at PNC in nearby Lakewood. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  3. MAR 27

    Denver's Job Market: Tech Growth Masks Hidden Unemployment Crisis for College Graduates

    Denver's job market remains robust yet faces challenges in educated sectors, with an unemployment rate of 3.8% as of December 2025, below the national average according to Niche data. The employment landscape features over 66,000 job openings citywide per Indeed, and 14,820 active listings on Jobxoom, driven by a median salary of $112,400 annually, 38% above the national average. Key statistics show 69.5% of residents aged 18-65 in the workforce, with 56.5% of those over 25 holding bachelor's degrees, per U.S. Census Bureau figures cited by Niche. Major industries include healthcare employing 13.3%, education at 8.55%, and tech with 260,000 workers statewide per CompTIA, featuring employers like Lockheed Martin, EchoStar, PepsiCo, and eight Fortune 500 firms. Growing sectors encompass data centers with a March 2026 hiring surge across 15 organizations per Elevation Proving Grounds, alongside software, AI, aerospace, fintech, and healthtech via Built In Colorado. Trends indicate rising unemployment percentiles for educated metros like Denver, from 21st to 49th between 2022 and 2025, per Labor Matters analysis of BLS data, amid national 4.4% unemployment. Recent developments highlight neutral CEO hiring plans in Q1 2026 per Business Roundtable, with data center growth mandating $250 million expansion. Seasonal patterns show moderate manufacturing upticks in March per Kansas City Fed, while commuting relies on a public transit system ranked 24th nationally by Center for Neighborhood Technology. Government initiatives are limited in data, with gaps on specifics. Market evolution points to divergence in educated areas, with young grads struggling amid tight opportunities. Current openings include Technician - Quality Control at PepsiCo, Lead Data Engineer at EchoStar in Denver, and Data Analyst at Cardinal Health. Key findings: Strong demand in tech and healthcare offsets educated unemployment pressures, signaling growth potential. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more insights. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  4. MAR 23

    Denver's Job Market Holds Steady: Tech, Healthcare, and Trades Lead Growth in 2026

    Denver's job market remains steady amid national cooling trends, with nonfarm payrolls contributing to a U.S. unemployment rate holding at about 4.3 percent in early 2026 according to Nasdaq reports, though local rates align closely around 4.4 percent per American City Business Journals data. The employment landscape features a mix of tech, healthcare, real estate, and energy sectors, bolstered by major employers like Lockheed Martin, Guidehouse, and Tallgrass Energy, while growing areas include low-AI-exposure fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, and specialized services as noted in career readiness discussions from Michael B. Horn's Substack predictions. Key statistics show healthy but tempered wage growth at roughly 3.8 percent year-over-year nationally, with Denver mirroring this amid entry-level challenges where recent college graduates face 42.5 percent underemployment per Federal Reserve of New York data cited in PolitiFact. Trends indicate a shrinking entry-level market due to AI impacts, economic uncertainty, and post-pandemic tech overhiring, favoring candidates with social capital, internships, and AI fluency; remote work flexibility has shifted, contributing to steady layoffs and a slight unemployment uptick. Major industries encompass aerospace via Lockheed Martin, consulting through Guidehouse, and energy at Tallgrass, with real estate advisory at Blue West Capital. Growing sectors like healthcare and trades offer optimism despite broader caution. Recent developments include a nearly 5 percent median rent drop to $1,600 monthly per Apartment List via Axios Denver, easing living costs, alongside Colorado's $1 billion budget deficit sparking debates on revenue versus spending per Axios. Seasonal patterns show typical construction and tourism peaks in spring-summer, while commuting trends lean hybrid with remote options persisting post-layoffs. Government initiatives emphasize skilled trade funding from January announcements and work-based learning pathways, though higher ed overhauls lag. The market evolves toward skills-based hiring amid AI integration, with data gaps on precise Denver-specific unemployment and sector-by-sector growth. Key findings highlight resilience in trades and healthcare against entry-level contraction, urging AI skills and networks for listeners navigating opportunities. Current openings include Software Engineer III at Lockheed Martin in Englewood, Commercial Real Estate Analyst at Blue West Capital in Denver, and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at Second Chance Center in Aurora. Thank you listeners for tuning in, and please subscribe for more insights. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  5. MAR 20

    Denver's Job Market Faces Contraction in Early 2026 Amid Economic Headwinds

    Denver's job market in early 2026 shows contraction amid broader Colorado challenges, with the metro area shrinking by 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2025 according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, ranking it poorly among U.S. counties. The employment landscape reflects weakness in professional services, construction, and mining, sectors comprising nearly a quarter of state jobs per Colorado Labor Market Information, while the national market remains resilient with jobless claims at 205,000 as reported by the U.S. Labor Department. Unemployment specifics for Denver are unavailable in recent data, but state trends suggest rising risks from a slowing economy and budget shortfalls nearing 1.5 billion dollars according to James For Weld reports. Major industries include IT services with firms like Corporate Technologies and Synoptek thriving in cybersecurity and managed services per Clutch rankings, alongside construction via Saunders Construction and banking from Banc of California supporting real estate and affordable housing. Growing sectors feature medical office spaces amid high office vacancies noted by CoStar, and downtown revitalization with 30 percent of city jobs concentrated there. Recent developments include anticipated 2025 job losses of about 5,000 jobs per CU economist Brian Lewandowski, state GDP growth at 4.6 percent outpacing the U.S. slightly as per Colorado House Democrats, though corporate tax declines loom. Seasonal patterns are not detailed, commuting trends undocumented, and government initiatives limited to budget cuts exceeding 1 billion dollars for fiscal year 2026-27. Market evolution points to lagging growth for two years, with data gaps on precise unemployment and temp staffing per BizJournals. Key findings highlight a softening market with IT and healthcare bright spots, over 87,000 openings on Indeed including Assembler at Merritt Trailers paying 20 to 24 dollars hourly, General Manager at Aramark's Empower Field at 125,000 to 145,000 dollars yearly, and IT roles at firms like Datalink Networks. Thank you listeners for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  6. MAR 16

    Denver's Job Market: Growth Signals Mixed as Economic Headwinds Build

    Denver's job market shows mixed signals as the region navigates economic headwinds alongside persistent structural demand. According to the American Staffing Association's Data Dashboard, staffing jobs increased two point eight percent year over year for the four weeks ending March first, with the weekly index reaching eighty five point twenty eight. However, the broader U.S. economy entered twenty twenty six with less momentum than anticipated, as job openings remain subdued and the unemployment rate masks underlying labor market weakness. National unemployment has risen to between four point three and four point five percent, representing a notable shift from prior strength. Denver's employment landscape reflects the competitive pressures facing major Sun Belt markets. Legacy Mechanical was recently recognized as one of Denver's best places to work for the second consecutive year by the Denver Business Journal, reflecting strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction in the region's mechanical contracting sector. Healthcare, engineering, hospitality, and government sectors remain primary employment drivers, with major employers including Kaiser Permanente, FedEx Ground, Marriott International, and the City of Longmont actively hiring. Recent developments signal mixed conditions. The U.S. labor market has shifted toward what economists describe as a low hire low fire equilibrium, with job growth notably slowing through twenty twenty five. Youth unemployment among ages twenty to twenty eight stands at seven point four percent, nearly double the national average, creating challenges for employers seeking younger talent. A significant strike at JBS in nearby Greeley underscores labor tensions within the meatpacking industry over wages and benefits, reflecting broader compensation pressures across the region. Denver's apartment market vacancy rate sits at twelve point one percent, reflecting oversupply from construction peaks. This elevated vacancy directly impacts consumer spending power among renters, many of whom face cost burdens. Economic forecasters anticipate GDP growth remaining near its potential rate of approximately two percent annually, with interest rate cuts and artificial intelligence investment potentially supporting growth, though slower labor force growth from reduced immigration may temper expansion. Thank you for tuning in and please remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    4 min

  7. MAR 13

    Denver's Job Market: Cooling Trends, Women-Owned Growth, and Emerging Opportunities in 2026

    Denver's job market reflects a cooling national trend amid economic caution, with job openings declining and a stable but sluggish employment landscape. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS data, Colorado job openings fell to around 7,500 by February 2025 from peaks over 11,000 in 2021-2022, signaling reduced demand. The state's unemployment rate aligns with the national figure of 4.4 percent as reported by the Labor Department in March 2026, up slightly due to 92,000 job cuts nationwide in February and downward payroll revisions. Major industries include aerospace, technology, energy, tourism, and a robust outdoor sector contributing nearly 18 billion dollars per Denver Gazette, with top employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and healthcare giants such as UCHealth. Growing sectors feature women-owned businesses, where Denver ranks second among large metros per Coworking Cafe's March 2026 report, boasting 25.5 percent women-owned firms and the highest female workforce participation at 66.9 percent. Recent developments highlight a silent recession in Colorado as noted by CPR News, with low hires and separations in a low-hire low-fire state per Washington Today. Seasonal patterns show tourism peaks in summer driving hospitality jobs, while commuting trends favor remote work hybrids, reducing downtown traffic. Government initiatives through the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce and SBA centers bolster entrepreneurship support. The market has evolved from post-pandemic highs to moderated growth, with banking, real estate lending, and tech lists expanding per Denver Business Journal. Data gaps exist for 2026 state-specific openings, awaiting BLS July release. Key findings indicate resilience in diverse sectors despite national softening, with over 78,000 jobs listed on Indeed including warehouse associates, stockers, and a northern Denver mobile engineer role at CBRE paying 68,000 to 102,000 dollars annually with full benefits. Current openings feature warehouse worker at major logistics firms, software developer in tech hubs, and commercial real estate positions amid multifamily lending growth. Thank you listeners for tuning in and please subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  8. MAR 9

    Denver's Job Market Holds Steady at 4.4% Unemployment Despite National Slowdown

    Denver's job market reflects national challenges amid a slowing U.S. economy, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a national unemployment rate of 4.4 percent in February 2026 after a net loss of 92,000 jobs that month and downward revisions for prior periods. Employment remains steady in key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, though growth has decelerated 85 percent year-over-year since early 2025, influenced by tariffs and geopolitical tensions raising gas prices to around $3.48 per gallon. Major industries include aerospace, energy, tourism, and professional services, with top employers such as Nestlé, GSK's ViiV Healthcare, and construction firms like Weitz Company driving opportunities in production and medical roles. Growing sectors encompass digital marketing and SEO agencies like Volume Nine and Intero Digital, which report strong demand for visibility enhancement amid e-commerce expansion, alongside renewable energy and aviation per Bowman Consulting. Trends show manufacturing resilience with temp-to-hire positions in Broomfield, Colorado, while recent developments include Waymo's planned 2026 autonomous vehicle rollout despite mild winters, signaling tech investment. Seasonal patterns favor summer tourism boosts, but current winter data gaps limit precision on construction slowdowns. Commuting trends lean toward hybrid models post-pandemic, with RiNo district developments like 3850 Blake Street spurring urban job access. Government initiatives are sparse in available data, though national tariff policies indirectly pressure local logistics. The market is evolving toward automation and AI in print and industrial sectors, per Dscoop insights, with data gaps on Denver-specific unemployment and quarterly stats hindering full analysis. Key findings highlight a stable yet cautious market with 4.4 percent unemployment, manufacturing and tech growth offsetting national losses, and potential from autonomous tech. Current openings include Production Operator at Nestlé in Denver, Regional Medical Value & Outcomes Liaison at ViiV Healthcare (GSK) covering Denver, and Manufacturing Associate in nearby Broomfield via Verstela. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Welcome to the Denver Job Market Report, your ultimate resource for navigating the employment landscape in the Mile High City. Our podcast delivers timely insights, expert interviews, and the latest data on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and career opportunities in Denver. Whether you're a job seeker aiming to advance your career or an employer looking to attract top talent, we provide actionable advice and insider tips tailored to the unique dynamics of Denver's job market. Tune in every week to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions in your professional journey! For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....

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    Inception Point Ai
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