Colorado · Employment data 2025
Morgan County
About 1 in 6 jobs — 17.1% — are in the top two exposure tiers. That is roughly 2,300 of 13,239 covered jobs.
This estimates the share of jobs in occupations with high or substantial task overlap in the 2023 ratings. It is not a job-loss forecast.
Some local data is missing. 48.0% of the employment base had to be estimated from withheld industry counts. Read broad patterns rather than small differences. About this estimate
How the county's jobs are distributed
“Covered jobs” are jobs in unemployment-insurance records; most self-employed work is excluded. The top two tiers make up 17.1% here, compared with 27.4% statewide and 25.9% nationally.
| Tier | Share of jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| high overlap | 4.0% | 522 |
| substantial overlap | 13.1% | 1,737 |
| some overlap | 23.6% | 3,129 |
| little overlap | 59.3% | 7,852 |
Counties with similar job counts: Fremont (22.4%), Routt (20.9%), Montrose (19.5%). Small differences should not be treated as precise rankings.
Across all of Morgan County's jobs, 4.0% are in high-overlap occupations, 13.1% substantial, 23.6% some, and 59.3% little. Partially imputed estimate.
County context. Population 29,520. Median annual earnings for workers living here: $41,938 (±$3,275). 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. These are residence-based — they describe the people who live in Morgan County, while the employment figures describe the jobs located in it.
Plate I
Groups with the highest task overlap
- Computer and Mathematical 1.4% of jobs · score 55.8Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Software Developers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Data Scientists
- Information Security Analysts
- Business and Financial Operations 4.0% of jobs · score 52.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Accountants and Auditors
- Project Management Specialists
- Human Resources Specialists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Office and Admin Support 9.1% of jobs · score 51.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Customer Service Representatives
- Office Clerks, General
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Legal 0.3% of jobs · score 45.2Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Lawyers
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Architecture and Engineering 0.8% of jobs · score 45.0Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Civil Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 183 | 1.4% | 55.8 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 535 | 4.0% | 52.6 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,207 | 9.1% | 51.6 |
| Legal Occupations | 43 | 0.3% | 45.2 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 103 | 0.8% | 45.0 |
Plate II
Large groups with lower task overlap
- Production 15.2% of jobs · score 9.1Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- Machinists
- Transportation and Moving 11.5% of jobs · score 12.2Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Food Preparation and Serving 7.7% of jobs · score 13.4Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Cooks, Restaurant
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Food Preparation Workers
- Bartenders
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5.3% of jobs · score 11.4Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Construction and Extraction 5.1% of jobs · score 8.3Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production Occupations | 2,007 | 15.2% | 9.1 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 1,528 | 11.5% | 12.2 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 1,020 | 7.7% | 13.4 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 698 | 5.3% | 11.4 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 672 | 5.1% | 8.3 |
Plate III
Jobs versus payroll
Measured by payroll rather than headcount, high- and substantial-overlap work is a larger share of Morgan County's economy — exposure here skews toward higher-wage occupations.
- Share of jobs 17.1%
Statewide 27.4%
- Share of payroll 23.7%
Statewide 34.8%
| Measure | Morgan County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Share of jobs in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 17.1% | 27.4% |
| Share of payroll in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 23.7% | 34.8% |
Plate IV
How Morgan County compares
| Morgan County share | 17.1% |
|---|---|
| Typical (median) Colorado county | 21.2% |
| Colorado overall (employment-weighted) | 27.4% |
| United States overall | 25.9% |
| Lowest county share | 15.9% |
| Highest county share | 35.3% |
Cite this page
Colorado AI Exposure Atlas
Martin, Christopher. “AI Job Exposure in Morgan County, Colorado.” Colorado AI Exposure Atlas, 2026 edition. https://coloradoaiexposureatlas.com/county/morgan/.
2026 Edition · Employment data 2025 · Compiled by Christopher Martin
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