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Thornton, CO is experiencing a higher rate of job growth than the national average. Jobs in Thornton are expected to grow by 49.38% in the coming years compared to only 30.54% nationally. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Thornton is significantly lower than the national rate at 2.2% compared to 4.1%, indicating that more people are continually finding work in this area. With such promising job growth and low unemployment rates, it is no surprise that many people are flocking to Thornton for employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Thornton is 6.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Thornton has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Thornton is $86,818.
- The median home cost in Thornton is $504,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Thornton? Computer, Math ($95,409)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($14,826)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($89,125)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,354)
- Average Income of Residents in Thornton ($35,181) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Thornton (6.9) 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 Thornton, Colorado that match your qualifications.

     JobsThornton, ColoradoUnited States
  $35,181$37,638
  $86,818$69,021
  6.96
  -5.0%-6.2%
  47.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationThornton, ColoradoUnited States
  Management$74,525$77,236
  Business, Financial$66,929$68,299
  Computer, Math$95,409$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$87,557$86,023
  Sciences$68,078$66,034
  Social Service$53,873$44,925
  Legal$58,922$88,013
  Education$41,035$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$39,737$43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,604$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,389$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,586$25,441
  Fire Fighters$42,895$35,516
  Law Enforcement$93,427$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,826$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$26,661$23,378
  Personal Care$18,432$15,351
  Sales, Related$36,584$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$40,535$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$30,281$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$52,551$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$54,510$48,436
  Production$37,378$38,103
  Transportation$45,486$39,572
  Material Moving$28,302$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryThornton, ColoradoUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$36,042$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$89,125$74,432
  Construction$53,687$44,287
  Manufacturing$60,837$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$46,798$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,414$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,285$43,256
  Utilities$84,424$77,546
  Information$74,301$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$62,319$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$54,312$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$74,683$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$80,167$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,038$30,687
  Educational Services$45,397$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,384$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$20,347$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,354$18,154
  Other Services$31,912$29,481
  Public Administration$64,060$61,644
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Good place. Very suburbany (similar to the Springs). The houses are very small and old and yet still very expensive (albeit cheaper than southern Denver). Actually lots  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like Denver metro, but some cities aren’t too great. Thornton being one of them. Moved here because of highway access, and convenience to DIA for business travel. Am  More

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Over 9 years ago

The quality of life here in not good. The traffic is bad all the time. To try to get to the mountains takes forever! Also most lakes along the front range you can't even  More

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