Overview of Denver
With close to 715,000 residents, Denver is the largest city in Colorado. In 2016, the U.S. Census called Denver the fastest-growing city in the country. Economic recovery has been kind to the Mile High City; as of May 2021, the unemployment rate in the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield metro area was 3.2%, close to the 3.5% national rate, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In May 2021, the BLS stated that the average hourly wage for those working in the Denver area was $32.09, above the national average.
Largest Employers
The Denver Relocation Guide lists the following as the top 10 largest employers in Denver as of 2019:
- U.S. Government
- State of Colorado
- Walmart Stores
- University of Colorado Systems
- Centura Health
- Denver Public Schools
- City and County of Denver
- Jefferson County Public Schools
- HealthONE Corporation
- SCL Health System
Fastest-Growing Occupations
A wide range of careers will see growth in the Denver area through the coming year. The BLS reported that the following would be among the top fastest-growing occupations in Denver for May 2021 in terms of percentage changes:
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Technical Writers
- Tapers
- Millwrights
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Podiatrists
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Projected Openings
Though not among the most extensive careers in terms of percentage growth, some occupations are expected to see a large number of job openings per year in this city. According to the CDLE, the following occupations are projected to have the most openings between 2018-2028 in Denver:
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Registered Nurses
- Personal Care Aides
- Software Developers, Applications
- Waiters and Waitresses
- General and Operations Managers
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- Accountants and Auditors
- Retail Salespersons
- Construction Laborers
