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The city of Golden, Colorado is experiencing steady job growth, with an expected increase of 40.64% in the near future. This is nearly 10% higher than the national average for job growth, which is 30.54%. This favorable economy has also kept its unemployment rate low at 2.0%, less than half of the US average of 4.1%. These positive signs are indicative that Golden, CO is a great place to look for jobs and career opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Golden is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Golden has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Golden is $83,976.
- The median home cost in Golden is $824,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Golden? Architecture, Engineering ($109,095)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($9,730)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($162,750)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($14,318)
- Average Income of Residents in Golden ($48,030) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Golden (6.3) 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 Golden, Colorado that match your qualifications.

     JobsGolden, ColoradoUnited States
  $48,030$37,638
  $83,976$69,021
  6.36
  -4.9%-6.2%
  44.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationGolden, ColoradoUnited States
  Management$84,880$77,236
  Business, Financial$75,725$68,299
  Computer, Math$96,500$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$109,095$86,023
  Sciences$66,776$66,034
  Social Service$21,625$44,925
  Legal$72,557$88,013
  Education$25,063$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$20,714$43,591
  Health Practitioners$72,167$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,380$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,952$25,441
  Fire Fighters$33,750$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,565$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$24,554$23,378
  Personal Care$9,730$15,351
  Sales, Related$39,009$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$39,392$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$55,560$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$65,833$48,436
  Production$53,259$38,103
  Transportation$14,938$39,572
  Material Moving$26,366$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryGolden, ColoradoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$14,318$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$162,750$74,432
  Construction$55,000$44,287
  Manufacturing$90,859$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$73,625$51,301
  Retail Trade$31,362$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$15,929$43,256
  Utilities$117,011$77,546
  Information$94,639$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$100,769$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$75,371$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$78,795$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$34,567$30,687
  Educational Services$30,583$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,737$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$39,522$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,992$18,154
  Other Services$27,292$29,481
  Public Administration$98,475$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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