Colorado · Employment data 2025
Weld County
About 1 in 5 jobs — 21.1% — are in the top two exposure tiers. That is roughly 26,000 of 123,439 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.
No suppressed industry cells. The occupation mix still uses national staffing patterns; it is not directly counted locally. 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 21.1% here, compared with 27.4% statewide and 25.9% nationally.
| Tier | Share of jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| high overlap | 4.6% | 5,702 |
| substantial overlap | 16.5% | 20,324 |
| some overlap | 24.5% | 30,219 |
| little overlap | 54.4% | 67,194 |
Counties with similar job counts: Douglas (30.8%), Larimer (24.7%), Boulder (32.6%). Small differences should not be treated as precise rankings.
Across all of Weld County's jobs, 4.6% are in high-overlap occupations, 16.5% substantial, 24.5% some, and 54.4% little.
County context. Population 350,396. Median annual earnings for workers living here: $49,968 (±$945). 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. These are residence-based — they describe the people who live in Weld County, while the employment figures describe the jobs located in it.
Plate I
Groups with the highest task overlap
- Computer and Mathematical 2.2% of jobs · score 54.9Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Software Developers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Data Scientists
- Information Security Analysts
- Office and Admin Support 10.0% of jobs · score 52.1Largest 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
- Business and Financial Operations 5.3% 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
- Legal 0.4% of jobs · score 46.0Largest 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
- Life and Physical Science 0.8% of jobs · score 45.7Largest 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
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 2,688 | 2.2% | 54.9 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 12,300 | 10.0% | 52.1 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6,571 | 5.3% | 51.9 |
| Legal Occupations | 471 | 0.4% | 46.0 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 983 | 0.8% | 45.7 |
Plate II
Large groups with lower task overlap
- Construction and Extraction 9.9% 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
- Transportation and Moving 9.7% of jobs · score 12.9Largest 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 7.9% of jobs · score 13.8Largest 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
- Production 7.8% of jobs · score 9.4Largest 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
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5.3% of jobs · score 11.5Largest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 12,261 | 9.9% | 8.3 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 12,006 | 9.7% | 12.9 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 9,778 | 7.9% | 13.8 |
| Production Occupations | 9,656 | 7.8% | 9.4 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 6,493 | 5.3% | 11.5 |
Plate III
Jobs versus payroll
Measured by payroll rather than headcount, high- and substantial-overlap work is a larger share of Weld County's economy — exposure here skews toward higher-wage occupations.
- Share of jobs 21.1%
Statewide 27.4%
- Share of payroll 27.5%
Statewide 34.8%
| Measure | Weld County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Share of jobs in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 21.1% | 27.4% |
| Share of payroll in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 27.5% | 34.8% |
Plate IV
How Weld County compares
| Weld County share | 21.1% |
|---|---|
| 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 Weld County, Colorado.” Colorado AI Exposure Atlas, 2026 edition. https://coloradoaiexposureatlas.com/county/weld/.
2026 Edition · Employment data 2025 · Compiled by Christopher Martin
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