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July 3, 2019
Colorado Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 2,620,630
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -146,380 (-5.3%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $55,771
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $5,865 (11.8%)
Occupation Categories
There are 2,620,630 employed workers in Colorado. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 361,390 people. This represents 13.8% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Sales and Related Occupations and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which employ 291,900 and 255,250 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 361,390 | 13.8% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 291,900 | 11.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 255,250 | 9.7% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 190,330 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 150,880 | 5.8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 146,200 | 5.6% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 143,090 | 5.5% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 140,690 | 5.4% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 116,930 | 4.5% |
| Management Occupations | 116,770 | 4.5% |
| Production Occupations | 102,540 | 3.9% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 101,450 | 3.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 93,270 | 3.6% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 83,120 | 3.2% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 65,740 | 2.5% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 61,970 | 2.4% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 59,080 | 2.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 40,640 | 1.6% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 39,470 | 1.5% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 30,330 | 1.2% |
| Legal Occupations | 22,540 | 0.9% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 7,050 | 0.3% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, which currently employs 190,330 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 178,980 an increase of 11,350 or 6.3%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which increased 7,610 and 7,480 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Sales and Related Occupations, which currently employs 291,900 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 296,130 or 1.4%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Architecture and Engineering Occupations and
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations, which decreased 980 and 510 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, which currently employs 190,330 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 131,640 an increase of 58,690 or 44.6%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations and
Sales and Related Occupations, which increased 48,470 and 44,290 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 361,390 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 368,620 or 2.0%.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 7,050 | 119.6% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 93,270 | 56.5% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 190,330 | 44.6% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 116,930 | 32.7% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 65,740 | 31.9% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 39,470 | 30.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 146,200 | 30.0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 255,250 | 23.4% |
| Management Occupations | 116,770 | 21.6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 150,880 | 21.1% |
| Legal Occupations | 22,540 | 19.4% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 291,900 | 17.9% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 59,080 | 17.7% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 101,450 | 14.2% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 143,090 | 10.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 61,970 | 9.7% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 83,120 | 9.0% |
| Production Occupations | 102,540 | 8.7% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 140,690 | 7.1% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 30,330 | 6.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 40,640 | 0.1% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 361,390 | -2.0% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Retail Salespersons, which employs 86,610 people. This represents 3.3% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food and
Cashiers, which employ 65,670 and 56,710 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Colorado are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 86,610 | 3.3% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | 65,670 | 2.5% |
| Cashiers | 56,710 | 2.2% |
| Registered Nurses | 51,760 | 2.0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 50,390 | 1.9% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 48,120 | 1.8% |
| Business Operations Specialists All Other | 43,800 | 1.7% |
| Office Clerks General | 41,290 | 1.6% |
| General and Operations Managers | 39,200 | 1.5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive | 38,610 | 1.5% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Office Clerks General, which currently employs 41,290 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 22,420 an increase of 18,870 or 84.2%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Personal Care Aides and
Sales Representatives Services All Other, which increased 18,030 and 17,100 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, which currently employs 10,680 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 30,200 or 64.6%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive and
Telemarketers, which decreased 14,160 and 5,300 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Radio Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 570 | 714.3% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 570 | 714.3% |
| Epidemiologists | 350 | 600.0% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 560 | 522.2% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 540 | 500.0% |
| Religious Workers All Other | 450 | 462.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 420 | 425.0% |
| Residential Advisors | 680 | 385.7% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting Baking and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 330 | 371.4% |
| Financial Examiners | 1,320 | 300.0% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Mining Machine Operators All Other | 30 | -95.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers All Other | 410 | -89.3% |
| Survey Researchers | 50 | -81.5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters Operators and Tenders | 160 | -80.0% |
| Computer Operators | 310 | -77.7% |
| Material Moving Workers All Other | 230 | -77.0% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 330 | -76.6% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers All Other | 50 | -72.2% |
| Tapers | 230 | -71.3% |
| Chief Executives | 570 | -70.6% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $131,750 per year. This represents 136.2% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Legal Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which pay $113,440 and $96,880 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $131,750 | 236.2% |
| Legal Occupations | $113,440 | 203.4% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $96,880 | 173.7% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $91,090 | 163.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $83,930 | 150.5% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $78,780 | 141.3% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $76,170 | 136.6% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $55,230 | 99.0% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $54,910 | 98.5% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $51,480 | 92.3% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $50,010 | 89.7% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $49,990 | 89.6% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $49,870 | 89.4% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $47,850 | 85.8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $42,310 | 75.9% |
| Production Occupations | $40,990 | 73.5% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $40,930 | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $35,510 | 63.7% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $32,450 | 58.2% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $31,220 | 56.0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $31,220 | 56.0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $27,300 | 49.0% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Management Occupations, which currently pays an average of $131,750 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $102,560 an increase of $29,190 or 28.5%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Legal Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which increased $19,420 and $15,050 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $131,750 | 28.5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $31,220 | 25.5% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $42,310 | 24.9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $27,300 | 24.5% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $47,850 | 22.1% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $32,450 | 21.2% |
| Legal Occupations | $113,440 | 20.7% |
| Production Occupations | $40,990 | 20.6% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $49,870 | 20.3% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $35,510 | 20.2% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $31,220 | 19.1% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $49,990 | 18.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $96,880 | 18.4% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $51,480 | 18.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $40,930 | 17.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $83,930 | 17.4% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $78,780 | 15.9% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $54,910 | 15.4% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $50,010 | 14.8% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $91,090 | 14.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $55,230 | 12.1% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $76,170 | 10.1% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which pays $286,560 per year. This represents 513.8% above the state average of $55,771. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Anesthesiologists and
Surgeons, which pay $270,180 and $244,940 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Colorado are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $286,560 | 513.8% |
| Anesthesiologists | $270,180 | 484.4% |
| Surgeons | $244,940 | 439.2% |
| Psychiatrists | $234,860 | 421.1% |
| Orthodontists | $230,400 | 413.1% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $220,960 | 396.2% |
| Internists General | $220,070 | 394.6% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $219,310 | 393.2% |
| Chief Executives | $198,130 | 355.3% |
| Airline Pilots Copilots and Flight Engineers | $196,670 | 352.6% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Colorado are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers All Other | $22,600 | 40.5% |
| Graders and Sorters Agricultural Products | $22,740 | 40.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers All Other | $23,650 | 42.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,860 | 42.8% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $23,970 | 43.0% |
| Gaming Dealers | $24,000 | 43.0% |
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $24,090 | 43.2% |
| Dishwashers | $24,110 | 43.2% |
| Cooks Fast Food | $24,130 | 43.3% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $24,290 | 43.6% |
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