Growth
6,808
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 70 largest employers that grew. Bet365 Foundation grew fastest, up 138.1%.
RiNo, Denver
The job market inDenver
2.2 million people work in the Denver metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Industries
280,734
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 155,915 work in engineering and construction services and 125,773 in education services.
Uptown, Denver
Hiring
134,788
job postings were active in Denver in June 2026
Up 11.3% from a year earlier.
Capitol Hill, Denver
In demand
12,034
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Denver. Postings for registered nurse are up 19.1% from a year ago.
Golden Triangle, Denver
Largest employer
33,932
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
State of Colorado and The University of Colorado are the next largest employers in Denver.
Civic Center, Denver
Job titles
47,350
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Denver. Lawyer is growing fastest, up 6.1% in a year.
Larimer Square, Denver
Pay
$114,431
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Denver. The median across the US is $67,324.
LoDo, Denver
That's the job market in Denver.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Denver?
The largest employer in the Denver metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 33,932 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 2,218,059 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Denver metro grew 1.23% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Denver, CO (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Denver metro
2.22M
2,218,059 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.23%
across the Denver metro
Average salary
$95,011
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Denver?
Denver employers had 134,788 active job postings in June 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Denver?
About 2,218,059 people work in the Denver metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Denver metro grew 1.23% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 280,734 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (155,915) and education services (125,773). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 33,932 people in the Denver metro. Bet365 Foundation grew fastest among the largest employers, up +138.1%. Employers here had 134,788 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Denver, CO
- State
- Colorado
- Workers in the metro
- 2,218,059
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.23%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Denver by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Denver metro, followed by State of Colorado and The University of Colorado.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 33,932 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | State of Colorado | 20,700 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | The University of Colorado | 18,251 | Education Services | ||
| 4 | University of Colorado Health Sciences Center | 13,278 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corp. | 10,138 | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| 6 | The Kroger Co. | 9,657 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado) | 8,977 | Education Services | ||
| 8 | Children's Hospital Colorado | 8,589 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 9 | City & County of Denver (Colorado) | 8,589 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 10 | CU Anschutz Medical Campus | 8,007 | Healthcare and Wellness |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Denver metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Denver metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Denver in 2026
The largest industries in the Denver metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Denver metro
Healthcare and wellness services, engineering and construction services and education services each employ more than 120,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 280,734 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Denver, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Denver (2026)
Bet365 Foundation grew fastest, up +138.1%. 70 of the 200 largest employers in Denver added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Denver (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Denver (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Denver metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Denver, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Denver (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| People, Inc. | 1,512 |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 1,261 |
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1,122 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Denver (2026)
Share of the Denver metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Denver metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse47,350
- 2Sales Manager41,657
- 3Social Worker41,080
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Lawyer+6.1%
- 2Account Executive+5.8%
- 3Sales Executive+5.7%
In-demand jobs in Denver
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Denver metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12,034 | +19.1% |
| Maintenance Technician | 5,045 | -0.7% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 5,026 | +14.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Denver metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Denver job market: hiring trends (2026)
Denver employers had 134,788 active job postings in June 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier.
134,788
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+11.3%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Denver metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Denver employers had 134,788 active postings in Jun 2026, up 11.3% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 121,074 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 156,414 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Denver employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Denver (2026)
Median salary by job function in Denver
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Denver, compared with any other metro.
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Denver companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Denver metro, with about 33,932 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Denver are Government of the United States of America, State of Colorado, The University of Colorado, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Lockheed Martin Corp., The Kroger Co., Denver City & County School District No. 1 (Colorado), Children's Hospital Colorado, City & County of Denver (Colorado) and CU Anschutz Medical Campus, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 2,218,059 people work in the Denver metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (280,734 jobs), engineering and construction services (155,915) and education services (125,773).
Among the largest employers in the Denver metro, Bet365 Foundation (+138.1%), Vantor AB (+67.1%) and Soar Health, Inc. (+37.2%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Denver metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and rehabilitation therapist, as of June 2026.
Denver employers had 134,788 active job postings in June 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Denver.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/denver-co-job-market
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