10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Colorado

Colorado is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Colorado.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Colorado, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that interpreters and translatorss and brickmasons and blockmasonss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Colorado

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Colorado that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 321 occupations in Colorado.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 321.

At the end of the day, the data showed that interpreters and translatorss will be the fastest growing job in Colorado.

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Why the fastest growing jobs in Colorado matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Colorado is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From interpreters and translatorss to brickmasons and blockmasonss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Centennial State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Colorado

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Interpreter And Translator	167.4%	$67,510	2,410
2	Miner	164.6%	$46,920	2,700
3	Personal Care Assistant	162.0%	$23,840	32,110
4	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	160.5%	$81,830	1,300
5	Home Health Aid	158.0%	$27,080	24,890
6	Esthetician	154.2%	$47,260	2,220
7	Information Security Analyst	152.6%	$102,280	2,320
8	Cement Mason	152.6%	$40,280	7,600
9	Physician Assistant	150.7%	$100,140	3,180
10	Insulation Installer	150.0%	$33,740	1,740
11	Marketing Internship	146.3%	$73,300	19,940
12	Physical Therapist Assistant	146.0%	$53,220	1,460
13	Physical Therapist	145.9%	$77,660	6,710
14	Electrician	145.4%	$50,580	22,760
15	Surgical Technician	145.3%	$49,720	2,150
16	Plumber	145.1%	$49,610	13,520
17	Medical Receptionist	145.0%	$38,020	11,270
18	Meeting Planner	143.9%	$44,910	4,520
19	Crossing Guard	143.8%	$29,440	2,200
20	Veterinary Technician	143.7%	$32,720	4,470
21	Cost Estimator	143.4%	$69,790	7,960
22	Hvac Technician	143.3%	$54,190	7,110
23	Logistics Coordinator	143.1%	$79,540	4,220
24	Medical Laboratory Technician	142.5%	$41,920	2,580
25	Nurse Practitioner	142.4%	$107,160	2,990
26	Iron Worker	142.2%	$48,260	1,180
27	Operations Analyst	140.9%	$87,310	1,240
28	Pipe Layer	140.6%	$43,460	1,420
29	Sheet Metal Mechanic	140.6%	$45,550	4,610
30	Painter	139.7%	$38,610	8,100
31	Construction Worker	139.4%	$34,370	34,740
32	Installer	139.2%	$37,260	1,420
33	Software Engineer	139.1%	$120,860	16,220
34	Industrial Mechanic	139.0%	$58,200	8,480
35	Carpenter	138.5%	$43,580	28,110
36	Foreman	138.4%	$68,590	20,280
37	Substance Abuse Counselor	138.4%	$43,570	2,090
38	Glazier	138.4%	$43,080	1,550
39	Massage Therapist	138.2%	$47,240	10,170
40	Web Developer	138.0%	$64,510	5,450
41	Dental Hygienist	137.8%	$80,150	5,540
42	Operator	137.6%	$48,050	12,290
43	Phlebotomist	137.4%	$36,230	2,460
44	Business Analyst	137.3%	$95,690	14,280
45	X-Ray Technician	136.9%	$49,370	3,300
46	Combat Engineer	136.7%	$129,550	3,350
47	Occupational Therapist	136.4%	$86,420	3,860
48	Environmental Engineer	136.3%	$97,080	2,930
49	Health Claims Examiner	135.8%	$53,670	1,630
50	Medical Assistant	135.2%	$34,510	12,510
51	Mental Health Counselor	135.2%	$48,930	6,070
52	None	134.9%	$48,740	1,160
53	Software Developer	134.8%	$105,640	31,380
54	Drywall Sander	134.6%	$43,550	3,810
55	Computer Technician	134.6%	$60,020	18,600
56	Geoscientist	134.5%	$114,170	3,700
57	Equipment Operator	134.3%	$41,440	2,230
58	Medical Director	134.3%	$115,740	5,520
59	Electrical Drafter	133.8%	$68,160	1,070
60	Management Consultant	133.5%	$94,390	13,870
61	Registered Nurse	133.1%	$70,550	59,660
62	Respiratory Therapist	132.9%	$59,940	2,340
63	Radiologic Technician	132.8%	$63,650	3,930
64	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	132.7%	$37,650	1,500
65	Civil Engineer	132.7%	$88,920	9,750
66	Emergency Medical Technician	132.6%	$42,280	4,680
67	Roofer	132.3%	$37,100	4,510
68	Crew Member	132.1%	$21,310	88,140
69	Medical Records Clerk	132.1%	$48,730	3,090
70	Sterile Processing Technician	131.7%	$38,220	1,080
71	Licensed Practical Nurse	131.5%	$48,690	7,430
72	Architect	131.3%	$69,580	4,700
73	Animal Care Technician	131.2%	$23,100	6,980
74	Paralegal	131.1%	$54,240	7,420
75	Optometrist	131.0%	$132,980	1,100
76	Dietitian	130.8%	$59,800	1,360
77	Mental Health Worker	130.8%	$43,480	2,040
78	Environmental Field Technician	130.3%	$45,860	1,160
79	Certified Nursing Assistant	130.3%	$30,150	24,450
80	Atmospheric Scientist	130.3%	$99,810	2,280
81	Pharmacy Technician Internship	130.2%	$34,820	5,780
82	Rehabilitation Counselor	129.8%	$42,000	1,960
83	Production Operator	129.8%	$33,820	2,570
84	Audio Visual Technician	129.8%	$41,970	1,830
85	Education Director	129.7%	$50,190	1,180
86	Billing Specialist	129.6%	$40,390	7,880
87	Assistant Manager	129.4%	$38,900	20,000
88	Service Operator	129.2%	$52,680	5,750
89	Database Administrator	129.0%	$94,810	3,430
90	Preschool Teacher	128.9%	$30,170	10,090
91	Pharmacist	128.7%	$117,760	6,320
92	Dental Assistant	128.7%	$38,590	7,810
93	Volunteer	128.6%	$33,880	3,780
94	Optician	128.6%	$39,070	1,800
95	Construction Manager	128.0%	$92,370	16,720
96	Environmental Scientist	127.7%	$88,830	4,010
97	Library Assistant	127.6%	$27,990	1,940
98	Driller	127.5%	$41,970	4,770
99	Child Care Provider	127.5%	$26,660	17,300
100	Customer Service Representative	127.4%	$35,440	60,100

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Colorado job scene here:

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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