Denver County, CO jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meDenver County economy
4.4%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.9% the month before
444,028
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
713,734
people in Denver County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$91,681
median household income
Source: Census ACS
55%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Denver County ranks
Where Denver County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Mountain West14 per 100 · of 15
- #2Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Mountain West36% · of 40
- #3Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Mountain West62 / 100 · of 15
- #4Counties with the highest share of white-collar workers in the Mountain West55% · of 55
- #10Best county job markets for job seekers in the Mountain West45 / 100 · of 15
- #19Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors36% · of 100
Denver County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs down 0.1% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 3.2% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 4.4%, up 0.5 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: professional & technical (+3,644 jobs), health care (+3,567 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: wholesale (−2,219 jobs), manufacturing (−2,131 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Denver County. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Denver Rescue Mission to lay off 71 employees after termination of city contract to run 48th Avenue CenterThe Denver Post · Nov 5, 2026
- Denver Rescue Mission to Lay Off 71 Workers as 48th Avenue Shelter Contract EndsHoodline · Nov 4, 2026
- Bennet, Wyden, Colleagues Unveil Proposal to Ensure Wage Security Amid AI Advancementsbennet.senate.gov · Oct 29, 2026
- Layoffs hit Denver7 as Scripps pushes for automationDenverite · Oct 28, 2026
- Denver home healthcare co. pivot includes new CEO, reported layoffsThe Business Journals · Oct 27, 2026
- Denver’s AI chatbot ‘Sunny’ may set after council rejects contractThe Denver Post · Oct 14, 2026
Learn and get funded in Denver County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Denver County layoffs
7
Layoff notices, last 12 months
513
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
7
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Rescue MissionTakes effect Dec 31, 2026 | Denver | 71 | Loss of Contract | State record | |
| NR ParentCO dba Native RootsTakes effect Oct 2, 2026 | Denver | 141 | Closure | State record | |
| TIAATakes effect Oct 1, 2026 | Denver | 20 | Closure | State record | |
| TravelportTakes effect Jul 22, 2026 | Denver | 48 | Mass Layoff | State record | |
| The Cannabist CompanyTakes effect Sep 11, 2026 | Denver | 50 | Closure | State record | |
| T-MobileTakes effect Jun 8, 2026 | Denver | 51 | Business Sales Care no longer operating at the facility. Not a closure. | State record | |
| PharmaCann Inc.Takes effect May 20, 2026 | Denver | 132 | Not Specified | State record |
Employers hiring most in Denver County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- True Anomaly124 open roles
- Amazon80 open roles
- Crusoe77 open roles
- Davita72 open roles
- Esri41 open roles
- Janus Henderson38 open roles
- Vantage Data Centers35 open roles
- Ibotta34 open roles
- Fastly29 open roles
- Checkr25 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Denver County
- EverCommerce1,001–5,000 employees
- InnovAge Holding1,001–5,000 employees
- Metropolitan State University of Denver1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Denver County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Global | Denver | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| University of Denver | Denver | Private non-profit 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Regis University | Denver | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Iliff School of Theology | Denver | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Denver County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Denver County. 35 with dates announced.
- CHIME Fall Forum
Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · Denver, CO
By invitation only. Rate $2,395 since Aug 15, 2026 (anniversary rate $795 expired); main sessions Nov 12-13.
- EXHIBITORLIVE
Feb 14 to Feb 18, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket. Exhibition Feb 15-17.
- Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference (DealSource)
Feb 17 to Feb 18, 2027 · Denver, CO
Ticket $775 to $2,975. DealSource packages: PE from $1,675 early member to $2,975 regular non-member with lounge table; IB from…
- Wild West Hackin' Fest @ Mile High
Feb 17 to Feb 19, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket. Pre-conference training Feb 16-17; prices not shown on home page.
Open call for speakers
- MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo
Feb 28 to Mar 3, 2027 · Denver, CO
Ticket $945 to $1,565. Full conference: SME member $945 early bird (to Jan 14), $1,095 standard, $1,245 onsite; nonmember $1,265…
Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 1, 2026
- Energy Solutions Mountain West
Mar 8 to Mar 10, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket, price not listed
- ABC Convention
Mar 9 to Mar 11, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket. Early-bird deadline Jan 15, 2027; CM Competition early rate $495 for students.
- NICAR Data Journalism Conference
Mar 11 to Mar 14, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket. Fee not in results.
- WiCyS Annual Conference
Mar 17 to Mar 19, 2027 · Denver, CO
Free expo, paid sessions. Students cannot buy open registration; they attend by scholarship. General registration opens in…
Open call for speakers
- AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference
Mar 22 to Mar 25, 2027 · Denver, CO
Ticket $930 to $1,240. 2026 rate card: member early $930, non-member regular $1,240; 2027 registration opens late October 2026.
- Cvent CONNECT
Apr 5 to Apr 8, 2027 · Denver, CO
Paid ticket. Pricing not published on the pages read.
- Customer Success Summit Denver
Apr 7 to Apr 8, 2027 · Denver, CO
Ticket About $995. Individual pass $995 (listed against a crossed-out $1,295); Pro+ membership $1,999 includes the summit.
Showing 12 of 46 conferences, 35 with dates announced.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Denver County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Colorado? How to file for unemployment in Colorado (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Denver Workforce Development Board
City: City of Denver
Denver Webb Workforce Center
Denver · Comprehensive
Virtual services provided M-F 9AM 4PM / In-Person services walk-in M-Th 9AM-4PM 720-337-WORK.
Denver Workforce Center at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver · Affiliate
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Fridays Virtually)
Denver Workforce Center at Montbello
Denver · Affiliate
9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday (Closed Friday to in-person appointments)
Denver Workforce Services Center
Denver · Affiliate · 720-337-9675
Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Cities in Denver County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Colorado’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Colorado unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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