Castle Rock has a well-educated, experienced, and diverse
work force. While many residents are employed in whitecollar
occupations, fewer than 10% work in any one industry and 30% work in jobs or industries that would be considered "high-tech".
In total, 147,000 people make up the Douglas County labor force. Many of those living in Castle Rock currently commute outside the county to work. Of the commuters, nearly 60% would prefer to work in Castle Rock and 51% would consider taking a 10% pay cut to do so.
Castle
Rock Workforce Occupations |
|
Professional |
23% |
|
Managerial |
26% |
|
Sales Professional |
14% |
|
Technical |
11% |
|
Clerical & Related |
10% |
|
Service/Labor |
8% |
|
Skilled Labor |
5% |
|
Operative, Assembly |
2% |
Source: Castle Rock Employment Profile, Strategic
Solutions
Workforce Education Levels |
High School Diploma |
99% |
Some College/Technical School |
81% |
College Degree |
58% |
Post Graduate Degree |
18% |
Source: 2003 Castle Rock Employment Profile,
Strategic Solutions
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