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Learn how to search and filter Colorado careers by industry, growth potential, education, pay, and the skills that matter to you.

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Healthcare61k Posting demand

Registered Nurse

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

  • Operating Room Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

61,261

Unique job postings

$100k

Median pay

Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree, depending on the program, from a Colorado Approved Professional Nursing Education Program.

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Business Operations25k Posting demand

Retail Salesperson

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

24,637

Unique job postings

$38k

Median pay

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

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Energy25k Posting demand

Solar Sales Representative and Assessor

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

24,637

Unique job postings

$38k

Median pay

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

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Transportation20k Posting demand

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

  • Heavy Truck Driver
  • Truck Owner Operator
  • Special Endorsement Truck Driver

19,784

Unique job postings

$62k

Median pay

High school (GED)

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Retail16k Posting demand

First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

15,800

Unique job postings

$58k

Median pay

Flexible / varies by employer

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Information Technology14k Posting demand

Software Developer, Applications

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

  • Junior Software Developer, Applications
  • Senior Software Developer, Applications
  • Junior Software Developer, Systems
  • +2 more

13,508

Unique job postings

$138k

Median pay

Bachelor's degree, though this is often waived with the right work experience.

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Business Operations12k Posting demand

Customer Service Representative

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

12,016

Unique job postings

$48k

Median pay

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

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Advanced Manufacturing11k Posting demand

Maintenance & Repair Worker, General

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

11,154

Unique job postings

$51k

Median pay

High school (GED)

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Retail11k Posting demand

Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

10,787

Unique job postings

$79k

Median pay

Flexible / varies by employer

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Healthcare10k Posting demand

Medical and Health Services Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

10,312

Unique job postings

$135k

Median pay

Bachelor's degree

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Public Health10k Posting demand

Public Health CEO

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of a Public Health organization, overseeing multiple departments. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Usually manage through subordinate directors.

10,312

Unique job postings

$135k

Median pay

At least a Bachelor's degree, but most people that have this role have an Advanced degree, such as a Master of Public Health or Master of Science in Public Health.

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Public Health10k Posting demand

Medical Director

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of the Medical Services of a Public Health organization. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.

10,312

Unique job postings

$135k

Median pay

A professional degree, such as a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Information Technology9.4k Posting demand

Blockchain Engineer

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

9,357

Unique job postings

$140k

Median pay

Flexible / varies by employer

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Healthcare8.9k Posting demand

Personal Care Aide

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.

8,905

Unique job postings

n/a

Median pay

Flexible / varies by employer

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Business Operations8.6k Posting demand

Project Manager

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of the staff implementing the project. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

8,613

Unique job postings

$110k

Median pay

Associate's degree, though some employers value a Bachelor's Degree

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Business Operations8.6k Posting demand

Product Manager

Develop and deliver new products by conducting market research, generating product requirements and specifications, creating product timeframes and plans, and crafting marketing strategies for new products.

8,613

Unique job postings

$110k

Median pay

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree plus work experience

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Energy8.6k Posting demand

Utilities Project Manager

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of the staff implementing the project. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

8,613

Unique job postings

$110k

Median pay

Associate's degree

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Business Operations8.6k Posting demand

Program Manager

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of multiple projects and potentially across multiple products or services. Lead and guide the work of multiple teams implementing multiple projects. Likely serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

8,613

Unique job postings

$110k

Median pay

Associate's degree, though some employers value a Bachelor's Degree

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Business Operations8.6k Posting demand

General and Operations Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

8,567

Unique job postings

$132k

Median pay

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree plus work experience

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Energy8.6k Posting demand

Energy Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

8,567

Unique job postings

$132k

Median pay

Bachelor's degree

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Energy8.6k Posting demand

Plant Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of an Energy production facility, overseeing multiple departments. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Usually manages through subordinate supervisors.

8,567

Unique job postings

$132k

Median pay

Bachelor's degree

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Healthcare8.4k Posting demand

Radiologic Technician

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

  • Radiologic Technologist

8,397

Unique job postings

$88k

Median pay

Associate's degree

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Healthcare8.0k Posting demand

Physical Therapist

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

8,034

Unique job postings

$102k

Median pay

Doctoral degree

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Retail7.8k Posting demand

Sales Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

7,815

Unique job postings

$181k

Median pay

Flexible / varies by employer

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