Larimer County
Occupations
Top Occupations with Entry Level Wages at $13 or more.
2015-2017
All occupations with Project Annual Openings of 1 or more jobs.
O*Net
Code
Occupation
2015
Jobs
2017
Jobs
Annual
Openings
Entry
Level
Wage
Median
Hourly
Wage
Typical Entry Level
Education Req'd
2,165
717
277
261
322
239
227
232
512
232
2,249
726
293
274
338
250
237
241
505
240
85
22
14
14
12
11
11
11
11
11
$19.23
$20.97
$31.73
$30.11
$39.61
$21.17
$29.29
$25.06
$22.37
$15.85
$36.95
$33.17
$55.15
$48.47
$59.84
$43.90
$42.89
$39.39
$29.53
$29.96
Bachelor's degree
HS diploma/GED
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
HS diploma/GED
1,668
1,932
784
559
447
360
240
189
201
1,736
1,980
814
581
464
369
258
207
215
86
51
26
23
17
16
14
13
11
$16.73
$14.19
$13.76
$16.40
$15.83
$16.99
$18.20
$22.29
$17.02
$26.47
$29.93
$27.03
$26.65
$29.20
$27.59
$28.20
$44.06
$31.15
Bachelor's degree
HS diploma/GED
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
390
392
8
$20.07
$31.30
HS diploma/GED
555
600
32
$26.68
$38.67
Bachelor's degree
Some college/no
degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
15-1121
Management
General and Operations Managers
Managers, All Other
Financial Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Sales Managers
Education Administrators, Elementary/Secondary School
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Construction Managers
Property, Real Estate, and Association Managers
Business / Finanace
Accountants and Auditors
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Management Analysts
Human Resources Specialists
Cost Estimators
Training and Development Specialists
Loan Officers
Personal Financial Advisors
Purchasing Agents, NOT Wholesale, Retail, Farm
Products
Computer / Math
Computer Systems Analysts
15-1151
Computer User Support Specialists
1,007
1,064
46
$15.37
$22.86
15-1132
15-1133
Software Developers, Applications
Software Developers, Systems Software
1,001
1,536
1,035
1,490
30
20
$14.22
$34.54
$36.79
$50.76
11-1021
11-9199
11-3031
11-9111
11-3021
11-2022
11-9032
11-9033
11-9021
11-9141
13-2011
13-1199
13-1161
13-1111
13-1071
13-1051
13-1151
13-2072
13-2052
13-1023
www.larimerworkforce.org
200 W. Oak Street,
Suite 5000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 498-6600
418 East 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 619-4650
1601 Brodie Ave.
Estes Park, CO
80517
(970) 577-2152
Larimer County Workforce Center is an equal opportunity
agency and supports Veterans priority of service.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities provided upon
request.
15-1142
15-1131
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Programmers
417
193
435
211
16
15
$24.53
$21.01
$36.14
$36.41
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
O*Net
Code
15-1199
15-1152
15-1143
17-1011
17-2141
17-2051
17-2061
17-2112
17-2071
17-2081
19-1013
19-1031
19-2031
19-3031
19-1022
19-4093
19-1042
19-2041
21-1012
21-1014
21-2011
21-1022
21-1092
21-1023
23-1011
23-2011
Occupation
Computer Occupations, All Other
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Network Architects
Architecture / Engineering
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Mechanical Engineers
Civil Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Science
Soil and Plant Scientists
Conservation Scientists
Chemists
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Microbiologists
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including
Health
Social Services
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational
Counselors
Mental Health Counselors
Clergy
Healthcare Social Workers
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment
Specialists
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Legal
Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
* Openings refers to openings due to replacement and growth.
12
8
6
Entry
Level
Wage
$28.40
$19.60
$36.83
Median
Hourly
Wage
$45.99
$32.97
$49.31
137
517
553
734
296
328
148
7
22
20
17
11
7
6
$17.38
$22.08
$18.87
$40.46
$23.86
$29.12
$24.45
$26.90
$36.42
$38.05
$56.67
$41.76
$47.47
$35.48
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
103
430
253
189
136
126
112
108
440
264
196
142
129
120
6
18
13
9
7
7
6
$17.04
$19.92
$20.60
$22.15
$17.13
$14.59
$16.86
$24.57
$29.93
$30.54
$31.85
$27.02
$16.33
$24.49
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Doctoral / prof degree
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Doctoral / prof degree
110
114
6
$19.32
$32.77
Bachelor's degree
312
325
14
$16.00
$22.37
Master's degree
280
257
184
293
270
195
13
12
10
$13.34
$15.84
$14.91
$23.01
$21.66
$19.81
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
237
242
9
$18.42
$22.98
Bachelor's degree
80
87
6
$14.16
$22.40
Bachelor's degree
424
196
443
206
17
9
$23.12
$19.85
$42.32
$25.70
Doctoral / prof degree
Associate's degree
2015
Jobs
2017
Jobs
Annual
Openings
380
311
94
389
317
101
133
510
542
850
292
340
145
Typical Entry Level
Education Req'd
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
From EMSI (Economic Modeling Systems International)
Updated 8/2015
O*Net
Code
25-1099
25-2021
25-2031
25-2022
25-2012
25-4021
27-3043
29-1141
29-2061
29-2021
29-1123
29-1021
29-1131
29-1127
29-2071
29-1051
29-1069
29-1122
33-3051
33-3012
33-2011
33-9021
41-1012
41-3021
41-3031
41-4011
41-3011
41-9021
Occupation
Education
Postsecondary Teachers
Elementary School Teachers, NOT Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, NOT Special or Voc Ed
Middle School Teachers, NOT Special or Voc Ed
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Librarians
Arts / Entertainment
Writers and Authors
Healthcare
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Dental Hygienists
Physical Therapists
Dentists, General
Veterinarians
Speech-Language Pathologists
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Pharmacists
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Occupational Therapists
Protective Services
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Firefighters
Private Detectives and Investigators
Sales
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Insurance Sales Agents
Securities, Commodities, Financial Services Sales
Agents
Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufac., Technical/Scientific
Advertising Sales Agents
Real Estate Brokers
* Openings refers to openings due to replacement and growth.
2015
Jobs
2017
Jobs
Annual
Openings
Entry
Level
Wage
Median
Hourly
Wage
Typical Entry Level
Education Req'd
3,361
1,400
996
706
230
144
3,503
1,478
1,039
746
243
149
123
71
50
36
14
6
$15.52
$16.66
$16.67
$16.78
$16.63
$19.13
$26.28
$23.07
$23.71
$23.59
$22.46
$28.02
Doctoral / prof degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
183
185
6
$13.47
$19.52
Bachelor's degree
2,165
388
258
265
274
150
166
198
209
175
169
2,225
427
281
285
287
156
177
203
214
179
178
74
30
19
17
14
11
8
8
8
7
7
$22.86
$17.06
$21.34
$24.00
$24.33
$30.78
$26.53
$13.96
$48.56
$60.83
$25.95
$30.42
$21.53
$34.99
$32.90
$67.93
$35.45
$38.68
$19.79
$58.94
$109.36
$35.58
Associate's degree
Postsecondary Cert
Associate's degree
Doctoral / prof degree
Doctoral / prof degree
Doctoral / prof degree
Master's degree
Postsecondary Cert
Doctoral / prof degree
Doctoral / prof degree
Master's degree
610
318
242
117
634
333
251
125
32
16
12
8
$26.55
$13.79
$14.07
$14.67
$34.36
$20.98
$29.87
$20.98
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
Postsecondary Cert
HS diploma/GED
360
694
365
706
10
29
$15.67
$14.96
$27.78
$20.71
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
662
686
29
$15.30
$18.87
Bachelor's degree
123
149
220
135
145
223
9
6
5
$18.14
$15.47
$16.61
$29.03
$18.52
$29.42
Bachelor's degree
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
From EMSI (Economic Modeling Systems International)
Updated 8/2015
O*Net
Code
43-1011
43-3021
43-6011
43-4199
43-4031
43-4131
43-5052
43-5061
43-4061
47-2111
47-1011
47-2073
47-2211
47-4011
47-2081
47-2221
49-9041
49-9021
49-1011
49-3021
49-3031
51-4041
51-1011
51-4121
51-8031
51-9012
53-1031
Occupation
Office / Admin Support
First-Line Supervisors of Office/Administrative Support
Billing and Posting Clerks
Executive Secretaries/Executive Administrative
Assistants
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Construction / Extraction
Electricians
Supervisors of Construction Trades/Extraction Workers
Operating Engineers/Construction Equipment Operators
Sheet Metal Workers
Construction and Building Inspectors
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Install / Maintenance / Repair
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
HVAC Mechanics and Installers
Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Production
Machinists
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant/System Operators
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, Still
Machine
Transportation
Transportation Supervisors
* Openings refers to openings due to replacement and growth.
2015
Jobs
2017
Jobs
Annual
Openings
Entry
Level
Wage
Median
Hourly
Wage
Typical Entry Level
Education Req'd
1,117
423
1,177
443
58
18
$15.50
$13.49
$24.53
$17.29
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
520
535
14
$16.05
$23.29
HS diploma/GED
596
291
183
258
164
148
595
300
199
253
172
154
14
10
10
9
9
6
$13.28
$16.27
$13.73
$19.93
$15.69
$15.21
$17.81
$21.31
$22.46
$27.50
$22.66
$17.73
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
950
748
377
375
201
488
165
1,003
751
384
377
204
486
162
46
14
13
9
7
6
6
$15.08
$19.54
$16.13
$13.11
$19.13
$14.38
$16.42
$21.85
$28.88
$20.62
$20.42
$31.67
$19.74
$21.36
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
Less than high school
HS diploma/GED
512
469
357
204
135
541
486
372
208
141
30
22
18
7
7
$17.72
$16.62
$18.31
$14.53
$13.36
$26.37
$22.06
$33.42
$24.67
$20.82
HS diploma/GED
Postsecondary Cert
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
393
431
354
209
417
440
356
213
22
12
11
10
$15.64
$19.28
$15.15
$19.10
$21.66
$29.18
$20.28
$26.67
HS diploma/GED
Postsecondary Cert
HS diploma/GED
HS diploma/GED
161
167
9
$13.54
$25.15
HS diploma/GED
99
104
5
$16.19
$27.84
HS diploma/GED
From EMSI (Economic Modeling Systems International)
Updated 8/2015