3.24 M
Labor force
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force (millions) | 3.24 | 168 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #1 of 37 states by labor force.
| #1 | Colorado | 3,240,000 |
| #2 | Minnesota | 3,100,000 |
| #3 | Oregon | 2,160,000 |
| #4 | Kentucky | 2,080,000 |
| #5 | Louisiana | 2,050,000 |
| #6 | Utah | 1,790,000 |
| #7 | Nevada | 1,650,000 |
| #8 | New Mexico | 960,000 |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 785,000 |
| #10 | Montana | 570,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 563,000 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 497,000 |
| #13 | Delaware | 500 |
| #14 | Washington | 63.8M |
| #15 | Arizona | 61.5M |
| #16 | Oklahoma | 61% |
| #17 | Maine | 60.8% |
| #18 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #19 | Vermont | 25 |
| #20 | Alaska | 22% |
| #21 | Texas | 15.4M |
| #22 | Florida | 11.2M |
| #23 | New York | 9.6M |
| #24 | North Dakota | 9% |
| #25 | Illinois | 6.6 |
| #26 | Pennsylvania | 6.5 |
| #27 | Ohio | 5.85M |
| #28 | Georgia | 5.42M |
| #29 | North Carolina | 5.28M |
| #30 | Michigan | 4.87M |
| #31 | New Jersey | 4.75M |
| #32 | Virginia | 4.53M |
| #33 | Massachusetts | 3.79M |
| #34 | Tennessee | 3.44M |
| #35 | Indiana | 3.42M |
| #36 | Wisconsin | 3.15M |
| #37 | Missouri | 3.1M |
Overview
Colorado's labor force totals about 3.24 million workers, one of the most robust and highly educated labor markets in the Mountain West. Key figures for Colorado include Labor force of 3.24 M, offering a clear snapshot of labor force in the state. Understanding labor force helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.