--- title: Jobs in Aurora, CO — Healthcare, Military & Aerospace description: Find jobs in Aurora, Colorado — home to Anschutz Medical Campus, military bases, and aerospace employers. Browse top industries, companies, and salary data. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/aurora date: 2026-09-28T19:12:06Z og_description: Aurora, CO is anchored by Anschutz Medical, military installations, and aerospace firms. Explore top employers, salaries, and open roles. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mg4w54.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Colorado url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado --- # Jobs in Aurora, CO — Healthcare, Military & Aerospace **State:** [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,236 **Hiring momentum:** +28.8% — 85 new postings in the last 28 days vs 66 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,366 - Median salary: $62K - Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $112K - Remote share: 4.3% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 3,366 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Aurora, CO rose 29% in the last 28 days (85 vs 66 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Aurora, CO: Retail (16% of all postings), followed by Defense and Space and Hospitals and Health Care. - Pay in Aurora, CO runs 11% below the United States median ($62K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Aurora, CO | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail | 543 | $40K | | Defense & Space | 275 | $130K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 216 | $53K | | IT Services & Consulting | 153 | $127K | | Transportation & Logistics | 126 | $75K | | Restaurants | 120 | — | | Hospitality | 114 | — | | Construction | 102 | $78K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 86 | — | | Retail Groceries | 73 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Aurora, CO | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail Sales Associate | 173 | $37K | | Software Developer / Engineer | 100 | $141K | | Warehouse Associate | 87 | $48K | | Systems Engineer | 81 | $153K | | Delivery Driver | 78 | — | | Assistant Manager | 74 | $42K | | CDL Driver | 73 | $73K | | Customer Service Representative | 60 | — | | Registered Nurse | 55 | — | | Systems Administrator | 47 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Aurora, CO | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 92 | | [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 91 | | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 73 | | [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 59 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 106 employers filed 253 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Aurora, CO | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Office of International Affairs | University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz | 103 | $80K | | Denver Public Schools District 1 | 13 | — | | Western Union | 4 | — | | Cognizant | 3 | — | | Accenture | 3 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Denver, CO — Tech, Healthcare & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.2 mi | 17703 | $94K | | [Jobs in Englewood, CO — Healthcare, Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/englewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.0 mi | 1310 | $79K | | [Jobs in Thornton, CO — Retail, Distribution & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/thornton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.1 mi | 810 | $70K | | [Jobs in Lone Tree, CO — Finance, Tech & Corporate](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/lone-tree?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.6 mi | 783 | $60K | | [Jobs in Littleton, CO — Tech, Aerospace & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/littleton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.7 mi | 1994 | $116K | | [Jobs in Westminster, CO — Tech, Healthcare & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/westminster?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.2 mi | 1564 | $93K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Aurora? Healthcare, defense and aerospace, retail, and professional services lead hiring in Aurora, Colorado. The Anschutz Medical Campus and Buckley Space Force Base are among the largest institutional employers, driving consistent demand for medical, engineering, and support roles. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Aurora, CO? Aurora salaries track Denver metro market rates, with healthcare, aerospace, and government roles offering above-median pay. The salary section on this page provides current median figures across Aurora's top hiring sectors. ### Which companies hire most in Aurora? UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, Buckley Space Force Base, aerospace contractors, and regional retail employers are among Aurora's top hirers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with active current openings. ### Is remote work common for Aurora, CO jobs? Remote and hybrid roles are available in Aurora for tech and professional services positions. Healthcare, defense, aerospace, and trades roles predominantly require on-site work due to security, equipment, or patient-care requirements. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Aurora? The nearby cities table on this page links to Denver, Centennial, and other metro cities. The Colorado jobs page covers hiring across the full state including Colorado Springs and the Front Range corridor. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)