Denver averages 39 applicants per job across 15,752 open positions from 3,234 employers.
Financial Analyst leads with 92 applicants per job—3.7× higher than the least competitive roles
Denver's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 15,752 LinkedIn job postings shows Financial Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 92 applicants competing for each of just 60 openings. That's 3.7× more competitive than Truck Driver roles and 136% above Denver's average of 39 applicants per job.
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Healthcare roles dominate Denver's least competitive job categories. Truck Driver positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 74 available jobs—3.7× easier to land than Financial Analyst roles and 36% below Denver's average competition of 39 applicants.
Nurse leads with 616 openings at 26 applicants per job | Financial Analyst is hardest to land at 92 applicants | Truck Driver easiest at 25
Our analysis of 15,752 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Denver's 37 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 616 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Financial Analyst is the hardest role to land in Denver with 92 applicants competing for just 60 openings.
Of all 37 job titles analyzed, 2 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 323 jobs, while 25 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 3,215 combined openings. The competition gap in Denver is stark: Financial Analyst averages 92 applicants while Truck Driver sees just 25—a 3.7× difference.
Denver Health leads with 312 jobs (2% of market) | Ibotta hardest at 122 applicants | HCA HealthONE easiest at 25
Denver Health dominates Denver's job market with 312 open positions—2% of all jobs in the metro area—at 32 applicants per role. Deloitte follows with 302 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,112 jobs—13% of Denver's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Ibotta is the hardest place to get hired in Denver with 122 applicants per job, while HCA HealthONE offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 32 major employers analyzed, 1 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 26 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 15,752 LinkedIn job postings in the Denver metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Denver Health, Soar Autism Center, and 8 other employers with 2,612 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Denver currently has 2,612 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jacobs, and 8 other employers with 2,391 open positions
The Technology sector in Denver currently has 2,391 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 56 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and 8 other employers with 1,012 open positions
The Construction sector in Denver currently has 1,012 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 39 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
KPMG US, Transamerica, and 8 other employers with 962 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Denver currently has 962 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 46 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Deloitte, PwC, and 8 other employers with 828 open positions
The Accounting sector in Denver currently has 828 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 31 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Blue Origin, HDR, and 8 other employers with 782 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Denver currently has 782 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 42 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Advance Auto Parts, Costco Wholesale, and 8 other employers with 692 open positions
The Retail sector in Denver currently has 692 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Panda Restaurant Group, McDonald's, and 8 other employers with 686 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Denver currently has 686 open positions across 10 employers in Denver. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Denver's overall market average of 39.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 2,071 jobs (13% of market) at 32 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Denver's job market with 2,071 open positions—13% of all jobs—at 32 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,946 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 5,458 jobs—35% of Denver's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Sales is the most competitive category in Denver with 58 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 31-applicant difference. Of 25 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 11 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Denver's job competition compare to Mountain West rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Denver has 14% less competition overall than Austin. Denver wins on most role comparisons.
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Denver ranks #2 of 4 for easiest job market in Mountain West.
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Competition data based on 15,752 active job postings in Denver.
Denver averages 39 applicants per job across 15,752 open positions. Financial Analyst is hardest at 92 applicants; Truck Driver is easiest at 25.
Financial Analyst (92 applicants per job), Software Engineer (71), and Data Scientist (70). These roles see 3.7× more competition than healthcare positions.
Truck Driver (25 applicants per job, 74 openings), Speech Therapist (25), and Occupational Therapist (25).
Denver Health leads with 312 jobs, followed by Deloitte (302) and PwC (243). 3,234 companies are actively hiring.
15,752 open positions across 3,234 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (2,612 jobs), Technology (2,391), and Construction (1,012).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 15,752 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Denver-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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