The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the preliminary employment revisions for 2013. The data showed that Colorado added 68,100 jobs in 2013, an increase of 2.9% compared to 2012.
- Growth was led by Construction; Accommodations and Food Services; and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (PST).
- None of the Supersectors lost jobs in 2013.
- Several organizations were reclassified in the NAICS system during the year. They were moved from private health care and local government sectors to state government. This created artificial or structural levels of change for these 3 sectors.
The number of jobs added in 2013 was the 11th strongest year the state in terms of absolute job growth; however, it was only the 39th best year in terms of relative job growth.
After declines in employment in 2009 and 2010, Colorado added:
- 36,300 jobs in 2011.
- 54,400 jobs in 2012.
- 68,100 jobs in 2013.
Job growth is expected to continue in 2014 at a rate similar to last year.
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