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There is a lot of potential for job growth in the city of Lakewood, CO. According to the data, the future job growth rate in Lakewood is 42.76%, which is significantly higher than the US job growth rate of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Lakewood is only 2.2%, which is far below the national unemployment rate of 4.1%. This suggests that there are plenty of jobs available in this city and that they are relatively easy to come by for those that are willing and able to work. With such strong employment opportunities, Lakewood is an excellent place to live and work.

The unemployment rate in Lakewood is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lakewood has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lakewood is $75,343.
- The median home cost in Lakewood is $561,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lakewood? Computer, Math ($87,349)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($20,019)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($95,259)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($25,328)
- Average Income of Residents in Lakewood ($43,755) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lakewood (7.2) 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 Lakewood, Colorado that match your qualifications.

     JobsLakewood, ColoradoUnited States
  $43,755$37,638
  $75,343$69,021
  7.26
  -4.9%-6.2%
  44.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLakewood, ColoradoUnited States
  Management$72,637$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,314$68,299
  Computer, Math$87,349$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,387$86,023
  Sciences$80,625$66,034
  Social Service$50,022$44,925
  Legal$86,563$88,013
  Education$40,064$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$45,875$43,591
  Health Practitioners$74,580$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,595$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,679$25,441
  Fire Fighters$35,529$35,516
  Law Enforcement$68,750$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,431$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$26,385$23,378
  Personal Care$20,019$15,351
  Sales, Related$40,621$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,696$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$27,305$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,221$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$55,919$48,436
  Production$38,518$38,103
  Transportation$41,435$39,572
  Material Moving$26,034$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLakewood, ColoradoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$27,314$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$95,259$74,432
  Construction$52,743$44,287
  Manufacturing$55,451$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$56,964$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,496$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$43,344$43,256
  Utilities$86,000$77,546
  Information$55,026$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$56,739$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$47,414$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$74,811$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$83,906$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$34,402$30,687
  Educational Services$46,306$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$46,454$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$30,375$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$25,328$18,154
  Other Services$35,140$29,481
  Public Administration$78,022$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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As with most internet reviews, evaluate with a grain of sense. While the last reviewer (Ann S.) has some points about Lakewood, she is quite on the cynical and angry  More

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If you ask anyone who has lived in the Denver metro area the last decade they will tell you the entire area is going downhill as it transforms before their eyes.   More

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