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Durango, CO is experiencing strong job growth at 35.98%, compared to the US future job growth of 30.54%. This indicates that Durango is doing better than the national average in terms of job creation and career opportunities. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Durango is 1.9%, which is significantly lower than the US rate of 4.1%. These two figures clearly demonstrate that there are many more jobs available now in Durango than before and that people are finding work much easier than elsewhere in the nation. It's a great time to be looking for a job or career in Durango!

The unemployment rate in Durango is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Durango has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Durango is $68,550.
- The median home cost in Durango is $677,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Durango? Architecture, Engineering ($92,917)
- Worst paying jobs? Material Moving ($16,968)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($89,074)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($9,306)
- Average Income of Residents in Durango ($41,294) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Durango (6.5) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Durango, Colorado that match your qualifications.

     JobsDurango, ColoradoUnited States
  $41,294$37,638
  $68,550$69,021
  6.56
  -6.1%-6.2%
  43.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDurango, ColoradoUnited States
  Management$64,072$77,236
  Business, Financial$50,399$68,299
  Computer, Math$27,419$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$92,917$86,023
  Sciences$76,250$66,034
  Social Service$22,414$44,925
  Legal$86,083$88,013
  Education$38,438$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$47,321$43,591
  Health Practitioners$72,857$75,327
  Health Technicians$53,333$41,524
  Healthcare Support$28,527$25,441
  Fire Fighters$55,368$35,516
  Law Enforcement$59,435$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$25,324$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,385$23,378
  Personal Care$18,182$15,351
  Sales, Related$36,148$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$26,788$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,056$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$26,509$48,436
  Production$33,009$38,103
  Transportation$21,146$39,572
  Material Moving$16,968$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDurango, ColoradoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$34,688$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$89,074$74,432
  Construction$43,692$44,287
  Manufacturing$49,107$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$56,364$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,843$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$68,583$43,256
  Utilities$80,926$77,546
  Information$48,750$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$44,224$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$62,321$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$51,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$38,250$30,687
  Educational Services$38,125$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$51,875$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$9,306$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$26,135$18,154
  Other Services$35,637$29,481
  Public Administration$59,214$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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