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Greeley Employment

Employment and Industries in the Greeley, Colorado Area

Agriculture, renewable energy, food processing, business services, oil and gas extraction and manufacturing are major factors for the Greeley region's economy. Healthcare, education and construction are also significant economic factors.

A list of the largest employers in Greeley is provided below:

  • North Colorado Medical Center
  • City of Greeley
  • State Farm Insurance Companies Zone operations center
  • Star Trek Inc
  • Walmart Supercenter
  • Bonell Good Samaritan Center Long-term healthcare/retirement community
  • Greeley Medical Clinic Health Care
  • United Agri Products
  • RR Donnelley Norwest Inc
  • Semperian
  • Home Depot
  • Aims Community Colleges
  • Hall-Irwin Corp
  • Hensel Phelps Construction Company
  • University of Northern Colorado

The largest sectors for employment in Greeley include education, healthcare, construction, accommodation and food services, finance and insurance. About 34% of the jobs are in management, professional and related occupations. About 23% of the workforce is employed in sales and office occupations.

Some of the most popular occupations in Greeley where the jobs are primarily filled by college graduates include registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, teachers, social and human service assistants, medical and health services managers, industrial engineers and civil engineers.

Noteworthy data about Greeley: The cost of living index in 2008 was 95.8. The average in the nation is 100. For the population 25 years and older about 26% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2009 the average salary was $31,000.

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Most Popular Jobs in Greeley, Colorado Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,07064,660$48,380 - 82,65024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products1,02056,950$22,070 - 101,9308%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education1,00044,170$30,220 - 65,21014%95%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education60043,850$30,860 - 62,1506%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education60042,510$29,670 - 61,57011%95%
6Accountants and auditors59060,310$35,660 - 91,50018%79%
7Social and human service assistants35023,590$15,160 - 36,94034%58%
8Teachers and instructors, all other21042,700$28,660 - 64,5209%54%
9Medical and health services managers21095,640$68,250 - 138,15016%57%
10Industrial engineers20073,970$53,330 - 102,06020%74%
11Civil engineers20068,390$47,060 - 99,14018%87%
12Education administrators, elementary and secondary school19075,050$56,300 - 98,9208%78%
13Child, family, and school social workers17043,570$23,180 - 61,51019%77%
14Managers, all other16093,680$53,780 - 140,4607%55%
15Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents150 $ - 25%67%
16Lawyers14079,170$46,510 - 128,50011%99%
17Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products14062,200$33,740 - 94,98012%51%
18Librarians13060,120$38,980 - 95,2604%85%
19Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school13043,840$31,430 - 64,47020%87%
20Computer software engineers, applications12082,630$49,380 - 124,87045%85%
21Training and development specialists12045,430$27,420 - 71,58018%56%
22Network systems and data communications analysts12050,000$22,650 - 84,21053%57%
23Community and social service specialists, all other11040,210$21,750 - 68,10025%58%
24Pharmacists110116,850$91,060 - 136,51022%97%
25Medical and public health social workers11043,980$33,310 - 57,77024%77%
26Educational, vocational, and school counselors11047,940$33,530 - 70,89013%73%
27Financial managers100111,250$73,620 - 13%60%
28Network and computer systems administrators10066,220$41,130 - 102,79027%50%
29Physical therapists10063,850$51,660 - 81,40027%89%
30Coaches and scouts10029,060$15,860 - 49,01015%60%
31Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation9059,260$42,400 - 79,5005%58%
32Computer programmers9083,370$51,360 - 124,1300%73%
33Speech-language pathologists9063,460$44,660 - 85,39011%98%
34Occupational therapists8057,690$24,310 - 81,20023%90%
35Financial specialists, all other8043,260$27,610 - 77,85012%50%
36Management analysts8068,690$47,680 - 96,40022%78%
37Self-enrichment education teachers8041,210$23,350 - 59,54023%54%
38Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other7056,470$28,550 - 89,24017%56%
39Computer software engineers, systems software7090,830$42,260 - 160,70028%85%
40Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists7058,650$35,300 - 95,05018%56%
41Sales managers70116,190$48,950 - 10%69%
42Sales and related workers, all other7034,680$22,490 - 53,05014%62%
43Mechanical engineers7078,030$48,150 - 120,3804%78%
44Chemists6047,390$23,420 - 81,3809%93%
45Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists6061,290$34,980 - 116,95018%56%
46Surveyors6051,700$28,360 - 105,11024%82%
47Special education teachers, secondary school6045,510$33,520 - 65,9009%87%
48Financial analysts6081,010$34,720 - 160,54034%87%
49Computer systems analysts6079,600$56,450 - 103,19029%68%
50Engineering managers60134,090$75,680 - 7%84%
51Physician assistants6057,000$24,040 - 101,03027%67%
52Special education teachers, middle school5046,860$35,010 - 63,46016%87%
53Petroleum engineers50105,270$59,030 - 156,3005%80%
54Veterinarians5064,400$48,370 - 80,87035%100%
55Computer and information systems managers5099,540$70,850 - 139,34016%73%
56Detectives and criminal investigators5058,020$38,750 - 77,44017%54%
57Chief executives50144,030$95,140 - 2%65%
58Social and community service managers4054,610$26,340 - 98,55025%72%
59Vocational education teachers, secondary school4045,750$30,810 - 62,6500%96%
60Health educators4049,160$36,910 - 64,10026%58%
61Advertising sales agents4041,360$25,520 - 52,62020%56%
62Floral designers4021,740$17,080 - 26,2400%55%
63Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program3034,440$22,210 - 49,34024%78%
64Environmental scientists and specialists, including health3058,690$42,740 - 89,97025%93%
65Occupational health and safety specialists3054,660$24,620 - 83,0708%72%
66Electronics engineers, except computer3092,410$56,850 - 152,2604%81%
67Postmasters and mail superintendents3055,780$32,550 - 76,8000%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons1,93030,110$15,690 - 50,05012%25%
2Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,90043,290$27,530 - 66,11010%4%
3Customer service representatives1,76027,610$17,570 - 43,49025%22%
4Cashiers1,74019,890$15,080 - 28,300-2%10%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,73017,530$15,010 - 20,75018%5%
6Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,68029,190$20,810 - 39,8201%18%
7Waiters and waitresses1,48017,220$14,820 - 23,73011%14%
8General and operations managers1,34083,690$35,670 - 156,1702%48%
9Stock clerks and order fillers1,23026,730$16,820 - 39,690-7%8%
10Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,16023,800$16,310 - 31,68015%4%
11Construction laborers1,16030,210$20,040 - 40,75011%5%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,08031,280$20,930 - 47,87013%16%
13Roustabouts, oil and gas1,06030,280$21,260 - 40,460-2%0%
14First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers99060,160$37,050 - 84,6009%10%
15Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand96023,770$16,810 - 33,9502%5%
16Office clerks, general89026,480$16,010 - 38,25013%19%
17Executive secretaries and administrative assistants83044,570$29,940 - 65,62015%18%
18Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants80025,630$18,870 - 32,76018%7%
19Landscaping and groundskeeping workers77024,530$15,610 - 36,94018%6%
20Teacher assistants76021,080$16,620 - 27,64010%18%
21Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators74044,620$29,880 - 70,8408%3%
22Cooks, restaurant73021,070$16,450 - 27,77012%5%
23Carpenters67041,350$23,460 - 59,76010%6%
24Maintenance and repair workers, general66031,370$15,580 - 49,15010%6%
25Food preparation workers59018,720$15,170 - 24,70015%7%
26Business operations specialists, all other59054,410$24,300 - 92,01021%49%
27First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers56033,470$21,940 - 47,95011%14%
28Automotive service technicians and mechanics54040,560$26,750 - 57,63014%4%
29First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers54044,370$23,760 - 67,5106%29%
30First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers53041,030$21,400 - 63,3404%25%
31Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters53046,350$32,330 - 71,58011%4%
32Industrial truck and tractor operators51030,250$22,340 - 40,500-1%2%
33Receptionists and information clerks50023,490$16,410 - 30,67017%13%
34Counter and rental clerks49021,750$15,500 - 36,35023%16%
35Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers49036,820$27,100 - 50,1105%2%
36Tellers48023,950$18,250 - 30,78014%16%
37Police and sheriff's patrol officers48056,770$38,650 - 79,74011%33%
38Cement masons and concrete finishers48035,190$22,470 - 49,15011%2%
39First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers44052,520$34,460 - 77,030-4%15%
40Electricians42034,930$19,320 - 52,5207%7%
41Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders41029,510$21,410 - 39,100-4%5%
42Team assemblers40028,860$20,060 - 41,3900%5%
43Truck drivers, light or delivery services38034,970$18,140 - 62,5208%4%
44Industrial machinery mechanics37045,400$30,650 - 63,0509%5%
45Helpers--production workers35023,790$18,760 - 30,5300%4%
46Maids and housekeeping cleaners35019,860$15,680 - 25,91013%5%
47Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks34028,550$17,630 - 40,3604%6%
48Billing and posting clerks and machine operators34030,260$23,280 - 38,5304%15%
49Packers and packagers, hand33020,220$14,970 - 27,790-11%3%
50Preschool teachers, except special education32023,230$16,840 - 32,35026%43%
51Construction managers31082,140$55,570 - 116,36016%29%
52Court, municipal, and license clerks29031,410$19,770 - 42,5609%24%
53Home health aides29022,110$16,210 - 31,10049%7%
54Security guards28022,230$15,830 - 29,42017%13%
55Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers28029,930$21,790 - 39,610-6%14%
56Medical assistants26030,340$22,580 - 40,34035%10%
57First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers26061,800$34,570 - 92,7907%13%
58Cost estimators25056,400$29,660 - 91,20019%32%
59Cooks, institution and cafeteria25020,160$15,020 - 29,76011%5%
60Machinists25039,240$27,640 - 50,040-2%3%
61Cleaners of vehicles and equipment24022,290$15,770 - 30,41014%3%
62Insurance claims and policy processing clerks24038,520$26,660 - 52,1800%22%
63Brickmasons and blockmasons23045,070$32,150 - 53,53010%3%
64Bus drivers, school23027,600$21,520 - 35,7009%4%
65Postal service mail carriers230 1%11%
66Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists22040,430$29,810 - 52,78012%3%
67Computer support specialists22045,870$30,920 - 65,17013%43%
68Roofers22031,650$19,990 - 44,04014%3%
69Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21016,610$14,940 - 19,76010%17%
70Sales representatives, services, all other20047,080$18,660 - 78,14028%48%
71First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators20053,090$34,440 - 79,21010%17%
72Dishwashers19017,180$15,020 - 20,11010%3%
73Child care workers19020,250$15,700 - 28,34018%15%
74Medical secretaries19031,600$25,830 - 40,16017%18%
75Painters, construction and maintenance18032,530$23,140 - 41,68012%6%
76Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance18038,510$20,380 - 61,8402%11%
77Emergency medical technicians and paramedics18042,270$28,380 - 60,23019%14%
78Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists18019,940$15,510 - 24,79012%6%
79Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters17027,260$19,030 - 38,1503%4%
80Drywall and ceiling tile installers17038,690$28,540 - 50,7307%2%
81All other information and record clerks16033,800$23,430 - 45,320-12%21%
82Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses16044,570$35,570 - 54,61014%7%
83Dental assistants15033,580$26,010 - 48,49029%9%
84Pipelayers15039,350$28,040 - 50,9909%4%
85Bill and account collectors15037,200$27,070 - 56,23023%13%
86Bartenders15018,240$14,870 - 25,49011%17%
87Library technicians15028,170$19,540 - 34,4309%27%
88Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors15029,490$16,870 - 54,75027%47%
89Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters14028,700$22,280 - 37,58012%3%
90Kindergarten teachers, except special education14040,080$27,730 - 58,05016%43%
91Personal care and service workers, all other14024,020$17,650 - 32,460-12%21%
92Insurance sales agents14043,610$27,830 - 82,67013%45%
93Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines13037,150$19,960 - 53,17012%3%
94Nonfarm animal caretakers13020,280$15,540 - 26,91018%16%
95Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse13019,200$15,240 - 24,900-2%4%
96Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters13027,640$23,040 - 33,52011%3%
97Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products13056,530$39,300 - 82,7400%42%
98Parts salespersons13034,590$20,000 - 55,740-1%6%
99Recreation workers13028,280$16,780 - 46,34013%47%
100Structural metal fabricators and fitters13030,890$18,280 - 40,1900%0%
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Jobs More Common Near Greeley Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Roustabouts, oil and gas30,2801,06097.5
Court, municipal, and license clerks31,4102906.4
Pipelayers39,3501506.3
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters27,6401305.6
Personal care and service workers, all other24,0201405
Cement masons and concrete finishers35,1904804.7
Brickmasons and blockmasons45,0702304.5
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators40,5501004.1
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators44,6207404.1
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters28,7001403.9
Roofers31,6502203.7
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers60,1609903.3
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment53,8501203.3
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters27,2601703.2
Industrial machinery mechanics45,4003702.9
Library technicians28,1701502.9
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers36,8204902.8
Drywall and ceiling tile installers38,6901702.7
Highway maintenance workers38,4401202.7
Construction managers82,1403102.6
Structural metal fabricators and fitters30,8901302.5
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders29,5104102.5
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators46,1301102.4
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer43,2901,9002.4
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers19,4001202.3
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters46,3505302.3
Construction laborers30,2101,1602.3
Construction and building inspectors47,4301102.3
Social and human service assistants23,5903502.2
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines37,1501302.2
Community and social service specialists, all other40,2101102.2
Cost estimators56,4002502.1
Counter and rental clerks21,7504902.1
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics42,2701802.1
Nonfarm animal caretakers20,2801302
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks38,5202402
Industrial engineers73,9702001.9
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education42,5106001.9
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators53,0902001.8
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school75,0501901.8
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists40,4302201.8
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance38,5101801.8
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive29,1901,6801.8
Kindergarten teachers, except special education40,0801401.7
Librarians60,1201301.7
Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic34,8401001.7
Industrial truck and tractor operators30,2505101.7
Tellers23,9504801.6
Automotive service technicians and mechanics40,5605401.6
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers24,5307701.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Greeley, Colorado Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics42,2701.35180
Retail salespersons30,1101.231,930
Bill and account collectors37,2001.21150
Truck drivers, light or delivery services34,9701.21380
Police and sheriff's patrol officers56,7701.17480
Stock clerks and order fillers26,7301.171,230
Recreation workers28,2801.17130
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks38,5201.16240
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer43,2901.151,900
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants44,5701.15830
Librarians60,1201.14130
Parts salespersons34,5901.13130
Managers, all other93,6801.13160
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators46,1301.13110
Medical and health services managers95,6401.13210
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders29,5101.13410
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses44,5701.13160
Teachers and instructors, all other42,7001.12210
Automotive service technicians and mechanics40,5601.12540
Pharmacists116,8501.11110
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance38,5101.11180
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers33,4701.11560
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment53,8501.1120
Highway maintenance workers38,4401.09120
Computer support specialists45,8701.09220
Medical secretaries31,6001.09190
Production, planning, and expediting clerks44,4801.09110
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers61,8001.09260
Medical assistants30,3401.08260
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters28,7001.08140
Food servers, nonrestaurant21,7601.08110
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic31,3401.08120
Pipelayers39,3501.07150
Cashiers19,8901.071,740
Child, family, and school social workers43,5701.07170
Computer software engineers, applications82,6301.07120
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants25,6301.07800
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products56,5301.07130
Machinists39,2401.06250
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment22,2901.06240
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers41,0301.06530
Team assemblers28,8601.06400
Bus drivers, school27,6001.06230
Community and social service specialists, all other40,2101.06110
Carpenters41,3501.05670
Pharmacy technicians29,5501.05120
Personal care and service workers, all other24,0201.05140
Child care workers20,2501.05190
Registered nurses64,6601.051,070
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers36,8201.05490

Highest Paying Jobs in Greeley, Colorado Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other184,64050
Chief executives144,03050
Engineering managers134,09060
Family and general practitioners125,71080
Pharmacists116,850110
Sales managers116,19070
Financial managers111,250100
Petroleum engineers105,27050
Computer and information systems managers99,54050
Medical and health services managers95,640210
Managers, all other93,680160
Electronics engineers, except computer92,41030
Computer software engineers, systems software90,83070
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers89,32040
Administrative services managers87,27050
General and operations managers83,6901,340
Computer programmers83,37090
Computer software engineers, applications82,630120
Construction managers82,140310
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives81,59070
Financial analysts81,01060
Computer systems analysts79,60060
Industrial production managers79,53070
Lawyers79,170140
Electrical engineers78,510 
Mechanical engineers78,03070
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school75,050190
Dental hygienists74,070 
Industrial engineers73,970200
Market research analysts72,070 
Management analysts68,69080
Civil engineers68,390200
Network and computer systems administrators66,220100
Registered nurses64,6601,070
Veterinarians64,40050
Physical therapists63,850100
Speech-language pathologists63,46090
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers63,360 
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products62,200140
Property, real estate, and community association managers61,85040
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers61,800260
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists61,29060
Accountants and auditors60,310590
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers60,160990
Librarians60,120130
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation59,26090
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health58,69030
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists58,65070
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas58,570 
Detectives and criminal investigators58,02050

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