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Aurora, CO is experiencing an impressive job growth rate of 45.08%, much higher than the national average of 30.54%. This speaks to the vibrancy and potential for economic success in Aurora, with a low unemployment rate of 2.3% compared to the US average of 4.1%. This indicates that those looking for jobs and opportunities in Aurora will have plenty to choose from, as well as enjoy a healthy job market.

The unemployment rate in Aurora is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Aurora has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Aurora is $72,052.
- The median home cost in Aurora is $458,600

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Aurora? Computer, Math ($83,644)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($14,738)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($69,488)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($22,660)
- Average Income of Residents in Aurora ($34,497) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Aurora (7.6) is higher than USA (6)

PROCESS OF JOB SEARCH

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Aurora. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

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

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONAurora, ColoradoUnited States
  $34,497$37,638
  $72,052$69,021
  7.66
  -4.89%-6.18%
  42.52%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONAurora, ColoradoUnited States
  Management$69,210$77,236
  Business, Financial$60,189$68,299
  Computer, Math$83,644$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,174$86,023
  Sciences$55,340$66,034
  Social Service$47,581$44,925
  Legal$59,293$88,013
  Education$41,563$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$44,308$43,591
  Health Practitioners$72,593$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,306$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,436$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,790$35,516
  Law Enforcement$61,886$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$21,890$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$24,706$23,378
  Personal Care$14,779$15,351
  Sales, Related$35,840$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,972$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$14,738$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$39,157$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$49,920$48,436
  Production$34,267$38,103
  Transportation$40,724$39,572
  Material Moving$28,137$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYAurora, ColoradoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$27,517$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$69,488$74,432
  Construction$41,740$44,287
  Manufacturing$46,442$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$49,499$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,712$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$41,532$43,256
  Utilities$58,125$77,546
  Information$61,135$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$59,228$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$49,770$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$65,797$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$58,827$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$30,696$30,687
  Educational Services$43,776$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,294$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$24,531$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$22,660$18,154
  Other Services$31,667$29,481
  Public Administration$62,484$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for Aurora    39 Reviews
Used to be affordable. Now overpriced. - 9/6/2020
It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but... Read More

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Overpriced. - 7/19/2020
I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,... Read More

Housing - 6/30/2018
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