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DENVER • COLORADO
BY THE NUMBERS
47,100
After growing by 57,300 jobs (2.3%) in 2016, the pace of employment growth
decreased in Colorado in 2017, with the state adding 56,300 jobs, or 2.2%
growth. This trend will continue in 2018, with the state adding 47,100 jobs,
or 1.8% growth—a pace that will likely keep Colorado in the top 10 nationally.
(Colorado Business Outlook - CU Leeds School of Business).
8,400 JOBS
EDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICES
10,000 JOBS
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
8,700 JOBS
TRADE, TRANSPORTATION & UTILITIES
2018
COLORADO’S TOP
3 PROJECTED JOB-
GAINING SECTORS
IN 2018
projected jobs added 2018