55,000+
Aerospace Workforce

Where Space & Clean Energy Meet Innovation.

Colorado powers one of the nation’s most advanced technician economies, from record-breaking growth in aerospace and defense to a clean energy sector growing five times faster than the broader economy. The state doesn’t just need workers; it needs skilled technicians ready to build what comes next.

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Key Manufacturing Sectors in Colorado

Semiconductors

Colorado supports semiconductor innovation with fabrication and research facilities that advance microchip design, materials science, and electronics manufacturing for national and global markets.
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Aerospace & Space

Home to Spaceport America and major players like Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab, and Boeing, New Mexico is a growing hub for aerospace careers. Technicians in assembly, avionics, spacecraft operations, and testing gain hands-on experience with satellites, flight systems, and advanced aerospace hardware.
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Oil & Natural Gas

New Mexico’s Permian and San Juan Basins make it the nation’s third-largest oil producer. Field, pipeline, instrumentation, and production technicians enjoy strong pay, overtime, and rapid advancement in a high-demand energy sector.
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Energy

Colorado’s energy sector spans oil, gas, and renewable energy production. The state is a leader in sustainable energy technologies, power generation, and resource management that meet regional and national energy demands.
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Aerospace

Colorado is a hub for aerospace engineering and satellite systems. The state’s aerospace companies and research centers specialize in spacecraft, defense technology, and advanced aviation solutions.
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IT Infrastructure

Colorado’s tech sector is driven by cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and advanced IT systems. The state hosts tech hubs, data centers, and innovative companies supporting digital transformation across industries.
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Pharmaceuticals

Colorado is a growing hub for pharmaceutical and biotech innovation. The state’s ecosystem includes research labs, biotech startups, and medical technology companies advancing drug development, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
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Biomedical

Colorado is a hub for biomedical research and innovation. The state’s ecosystem includes medical device companies, research institutes, and healthcare technology firms advancing diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical solutions.
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Automotive

Colorado is expanding its automotive sector with advanced manufacturing and electric vehicle initiatives. The state supports EV production, vehicle systems development, and automotive technology innovation, contributing to regional and national mobility solutions.
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Key Manufacturing Sectors in Colorado

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Aerospace & Defense
A top state for defense spending and space technology, Colorado supports 100,000+ aerospace workers in Colorado Springs alone, with 150+ companies and continued industry growth.
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02
Space & Satellite Systems
Home to United States Space Command and a strong commercial space ecosystem, Colorado leads in satellite production and ground systems operations.
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03
Clean Energy
With 69,900 jobs and rapid expansion, Colorado is scaling its climate workforce across solar, wind, HVAC, and EV infrastructure.
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04
Advanced Technology
Backed by University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado School of Mines, Colorado is emerging as a national hub for quantum hardware and advanced research commercialization.
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Impact of Colorado Technicians

$23B+

Federal Aerospace contracts

#1

aerospace employment per capita

#1

U.S. University Startup Launches

2nd

Top U.S. space economy

why colorado?

Workforce & Talent Pipeline

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Work on the nation's most advanced space systems
Satellite, launch vehicle, and ground control technician roles available across the Front Range
Military transition pipelines
Colorado Springs sees ~400 military separations per month, with strong pathways into aerospace and tech careers
Clean energy career urgency
he state is actively closing workforce gaps in solar, EV, and electrification through funded training programs
Earn well above average
Colorado aerospace technician wages are above national averages, per the 2024 Talent Pipeline Report

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From the mountains to the launch pad, Colorado’s technician economy is growing, and your skills are in demand.

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Frequently Asked Question

  • The Colorado Imperative is the need to match Colorado’s innovation strength with the technician workforce required to deploy it. The state’s economic opportunity is not only to invent, research, and commercialize, but to build the technician capacity that turns innovation into durable economic value.
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