Colorado · Employment data 2025
Pitkin County
About 1 in 5 jobs — 20.2% — are in the top two exposure tiers. That is roughly 3,600 of 17,753 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. 12.5% 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 20.2% here, compared with 27.4% statewide and 25.9% nationally.
| Tier | Share of jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| high overlap | 4.4% | 783 |
| substantial overlap | 15.7% | 2,795 |
| some overlap | 28.2% | 5,006 |
| little overlap | 51.7% | 9,169 |
Counties with similar job counts: Montrose (19.5%), Routt (20.9%), Fremont (22.4%). Small differences should not be treated as precise rankings.
Across all of Pitkin County's jobs, 4.4% are in high-overlap occupations, 15.7% substantial, 28.2% some, and 51.7% little.
County context. Population 16,985. Median annual earnings for workers living here: $60,187 (±$3,151). 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. These are residence-based — they describe the people who live in Pitkin County, while the employment figures describe the jobs located in it.
Plate I
Groups with the highest task overlap
- Computer and Mathematical 1.6% of jobs · score 55.4Largest 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 5.0% of jobs · score 51.9Largest 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 11.3% of jobs · score 51.8Largest 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
- Life and Physical Science 0.5% of jobs · score 49.4Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Biological Technicians
- Legal 0.8% of jobs · score 45.9Largest 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
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 279 | 1.6% | 55.4 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 896 | 5.0% | 51.9 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 2,007 | 11.3% | 51.8 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 92 | 0.5% | 49.4 |
| Legal Occupations | 142 | 0.8% | 45.9 |
Plate II
Large groups with lower task overlap
- Food Preparation and Serving 18.8% of jobs · score 14.4Largest 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
- Building and Grounds 7.4% of jobs · score 5.9Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- Pest Control Workers
- Personal Care and Service 7.3% of jobs · score 28.1Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Childcare Workers
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Recreation Workers
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- Animal Caretakers
- Transportation and Moving 5.2% of jobs · score 14.5Largest 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
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4.3% of jobs · score 11.0Largest 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
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 3,335 | 18.8% | 14.4 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 1,318 | 7.4% | 5.9 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 1,289 | 7.3% | 28.1 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 918 | 5.2% | 14.5 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 766 | 4.3% | 11.0 |
Plate III
Jobs versus payroll
Measured by payroll rather than headcount, high- and substantial-overlap work is a larger share of Pitkin County's economy — exposure here skews toward higher-wage occupations.
- Share of jobs 20.2%
Statewide 27.4%
- Share of payroll 27.6%
Statewide 34.8%
| Measure | Pitkin County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Share of jobs in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 20.2% | 27.4% |
| Share of payroll in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 27.6% | 34.8% |
Plate IV
How Pitkin County compares
| Pitkin County share | 20.2% |
|---|---|
| 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 Pitkin County, Colorado.” Colorado AI Exposure Atlas, 2026 edition. https://coloradoaiexposureatlas.com/county/pitkin/.
2026 Edition · Employment data 2025 · Compiled by Christopher Martin
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