Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Colorado Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
August (in thousands)
1
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
1545.0
2
Colorado Springs
302.7
3
Boulder
198.3
4
Fort Collins
173.8
5
Greeley
112.2
6
Grand Junction
65.6
7
Pueblo
62.5