The change in payroll jobs in Colorado in the last 12 months

Overall, the state added 43,200 nonfarm payroll jobs in the last 12 months. Of the seven metropolitian statistical areas in Colorado, Denver showed the most dramatic shift, losing nearly 10,000 jobs.

Data seasonally adjusted July 2023 to July 2024
Chart: Alison Borden/CPR News Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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