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A Hub of Innovation and Employment

Many world-renowned leaders in their field call Aurora home. Aurora, Adams County, and Arapahoe County have strong, well-established industry clusters that form the foundation of our region’s continuously growing economy.

Aurora’s Largest Industries

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Aerospace and Defense

Colorado ranks #1 for our concentration in private-sector aerospace employment, five times the national average.

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37,000 Direct Jobs in the Private Aerospace Sector
$135,550 Average Private Aerospace Salary
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Bioscience and Healthcare

Aurora is home to world-renowned facilities and employment hubs focused on innovation in the bioscience and healthcare spaces.

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246,850 People Directly Employed in Healthcare in Colorado
39,880 Bioscience and Healthcare Companies in Colorado
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Transportation and Logistics

Transportation and warehousing have seen the largest 5-year employment growth among all of Aurora’s industries.

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#1 Employment Growth Among All Aurora’s Industries
19% CAGR 2017-2022
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Energy

Energy feeds Colorado’s economy with about 150,000 employees and $11.4 billion every year.

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