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Denver's Robust Job Market Defies National Uncertainty, Driven by Tech, Education, and Diverse Industries

Denver's Robust Job Market Defies National Uncertainty, Driven by Tech, Education, and Diverse Industries

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 Denver's job market remains robust amid national uncertainties, with Colorado's unemployment rate at 3.9 percent in November 2025 according to the Gazette, down from a peak of 4.8 percent in May, though national figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show 4.6 percent at year-end. The employment landscape features steady nonfarm payroll growth, including 2,700 jobs added statewide in November per Prowers Journal reports, driven by a diverse economy. Key statistics highlight a labor force participation rate around 62 percent as noted in local analyses, with major industries encompassing aerospace, tech, healthcare, tourism, and energy; prominent employers include University of Colorado Denver, Jefferson County Public Library system, and expanding firms like Crusoe in AI infrastructure.

Growing sectors include AI and data centers supporting big data analytics, higher education despite enrollment challenges, and travel nursing with competitive pay in Denver's health systems. Trends point to workforce expansion in tech and renewables, alongside salary transparency pushes sparked by Colorado laws and AI's influence where one in five workers know someone displaced. Recent developments feature Crusoe's workforce growth highlighted in the Denver Post on January 18, 2026, and veteran hiring initiatives from VA News. Seasonal patterns show tourism peaks in summer boosting hospitality, while commuting trends favor hybrid models reducing downtown traffic. Government initiatives like the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's workforce centers and ACRE3 energy efficiency grants for agriculture aid job creation, though data gaps exist on precise Denver-specific unemployment and commuting stats beyond state levels.

The market evolves toward tech diversification and remote opportunities, defying headwinds like high interest rates. Current openings include Teaching & Learning Librarian at University of Colorado Denver Auraria Library paying $60,000 to $65,000, Special & Digital Collections Department Head at the same institution at $75,000 to $80,000, and Cataloging Associate at Jefferson County Public Library in nearby Wheat Ridge at $19.65 to $24.57 hourly.

Key findings underscore a resilient market with tech and education growth offsetting national slowdowns. Thank you listeners for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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