The 10 Hardest Jobs in Colorado That Take Serious Grit

Roughly three million Coloradans are employed. Of course, some jobs are more difficult than others. For example, I am a radio personality and a digital content creator. I have a very fun job that keeps me on my toes daily.

I know for a fact that many Colorado residents have careers that are much more tough than mine. I am so thankful for teachers, first responders, active duty military, farmers, and other jobs that keep our state going.

Colorado Is a Hard Working State

Colorado is an extremely hard-working state. We happen to be the eighth hardest-working state in the entire country.

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The type of work varies from county to county, but Colorado's workforce is extremely diverse. The majority of Colorado workers work in health care and social assistance, but 17 percent of Colorado workers work in blue-collar career paths.

Top Tough Jobs in Colorado That Demand Grit

So which jobs in Colorado are considered the toughest? Talker Research asked Americans across the nation which jobs they thought were tough.

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These are specific jobs that require grit whether it be mentally or physically. Here are the top toughest jobs in Colorado.

Which Careers Make Colorado One of the Hardest-Working States?

It should not be surprising that first responder jobs like firefighters, doctors, law enforcement, or paramedics are on the list. These jobs are extremely intense and require long hours.

One job that surprised me was seeing astronauts on the top list. Although many astronauts may not work in Colorado, the state has two Space Force bases.