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title: Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO — Military & Aerospace
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# Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO — 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:** 3,538

**Hiring momentum:** -5.2% — 292 new postings in the last 28 days vs 308 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 5,815
- Median salary: $85K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $49K – $128K
- Remote share: 5.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 5,815 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Colorado Springs, CO runs 21% above the United States median ($85K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Colorado Springs, CO: Retail (12% of all postings), followed by IT Services and Consulting and Hospitals and Health Care.
- New postings for Colorado Springs, CO fell 5% in the last 28 days (292 vs 308 in the 28 days before).

*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 Colorado Springs, CO

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 690 | $38K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 614 | $123K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 596 | $69K |
| Defense & Space | 584 | $129K |
| Retail Groceries | 187 | — |
| Restaurants | 175 | $37K |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 136 | $84K |
| Construction | 134 | $75K |
| Software Development | 118 | $165K |
| Hospitality | 101 | $37K |

## Top roles hiring in Colorado Springs, CO

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer / Engineer | 263 | $138K |
| Systems Engineer | 217 | $128K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 187 | $34K |
| Delivery Driver | 98 | — |
| DevOps Engineer | 95 | $144K |
| Sales Representative | 88 | $78K |
| Barista | 87 | — |
| CDL Driver | 82 | $58K |
| Customer Service Representative | 81 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 71 | $81K |

## Top hiring companies in Colorado Springs, CO

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 187 |
| [Lockheed Martin Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lockheed-martin?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 134 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 114 |
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 88 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 59 employers filed 142 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Colorado Springs, CO

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Skywest | 14 | — |
| Oracle | 114 | — |
| Sandisk Technologies | 104 | — |
| Keysight Technologies | 9 | — |
| Infineon Technologies | 18 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Peyton, CO — El Paso County Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/peyton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 22.7 mi | 0 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Colorado Springs?

Defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, healthcare, and tourism are the dominant hiring sectors in Colorado Springs. The presence of multiple major US military installations and US Space Command drives consistent demand for engineering, IT, security, and logistics roles.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Colorado Springs, CO?

Salaries in Colorado Springs are competitive for defense, aerospace, and healthcare roles, while retail and hospitality positions track closer to state medians. The salary section on this page provides current median figures by industry.
### Which companies hire most in Colorado Springs?

The US military, defense contractors, aerospace companies, regional hospital systems, and hospitality employers are among Colorado Springs' top hirers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with active current openings.
### Is remote work common for Colorado Springs, CO jobs?

Remote options are limited for defense, aerospace, and healthcare roles due to security clearance, lab, or patient-care requirements. Tech and professional services roles offer more hybrid flexibility, particularly for contractors supporting distributed government projects.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Colorado Springs?

The nearby cities table on this page links to Denver, Pueblo, and Castle Rock. The <a href="/locations/colorado">Colorado jobs page</a> provides a full view of hiring across the state from the Front Range to the Western Slope.
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