MogiColorado Job Postings Rise 85 Percent
Colorado saw a significant increase in job postings over the last 28 days, with eight other states also experiencing growth.
By Patrick Doyle, Mogi Research · Oct 24, 2026
Job postings in Colorado grew by eighty five percent in the last 28 days, from eight thousand six hundred seventy three to sixteen thousand thirty one. This growth outpaced the national average, which saw a fifty seven percent rise in postings across all US states. Other states like Idaho and Oregon also experienced substantial growth, with Idaho up one hundred six percent and Oregon up ninety percent.
This rise in Colorado could be attributed to several factors. It may reflect increased hiring activity from major employers in the state such as The Kroger Co., Albertsons Companies, and Domino's. The demand for roles like Software Engineer, Product Manager, and Full Stack Engineer may also be contributing to the overall increase in postings.
The data indicates a surge in job postings across several states, with Colorado being a notable example. While the precise reasons for this growth are not detailed, it is likely a combination of employer expansion and a growing demand for specific skill sets within the state's job market.
The numbers
Which states grew the most in the last 28 days?
| Name | Last 28 days | The 28 before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16,031 | 8,673 | +85% |
| Idaho | 4,037 | 1,960 | +106% |
| Oregon | 9,186 | 4,840 | +90% |
| South Dakota | 1,818 | 961 | +89% |
| Wyoming | 1,078 | 578 | +87% |
Top roles: Software Engineer (110), Product Manager (22), Full Stack Engineer (18)
Top employers: The Kroger Co. (1,391), Albertsons Companies (394), Domino's (324)
Colorado jobs by city
Counts are job postings, not hires, from company career sites that Mogi's crawl found. Compares the 28 days to 2026-10-24 with the 28 days before them. Covers US, all states, all roles. Employers with fewer than five postings in the last eight weeks are grouped together and left out of the rankings. The company details come from the crawl's company profiles, where the crawl has one.
Written by Patrick Doyle of Mogi Research, with AI from the table above. Every figure in it comes from that table.
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