Workforce Statistics
Colorado and metro Denver have some of the nation’s most educated workforces. Colorado is consistently ranked among the top three states for percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Commerce City’s labor force is 38,000 people strong. 25% have bachelor’s degrees or higher, and many residents hold certificates in the skilled trades. The City has a Workforce Pathway Program in partnership with several regional organizations and educational institutions to help employers connect with talent and develop talent locally.
| Workforce Snapshot |
| Labor Force |
38,000 |
| Average Annual Wage |
$82,000 |
| No. of Jobs |
33,000 |
| Metro Denver Jobs |
1,763,014 |
Commerce City Employment Composition
| Educational Attainment, Age 25-64 |
| No high school diploma |
14.8% |
| High school graduate |
30.6% |
| Some college, no degree |
20.2% |
| Associate degree |
8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree |
17.7% |
| Post-graduate degree |
8.1% |