Most local employers are in the retail, construction and services industries.
Only three percent of local employers are in the high tech business or industry 78 percent of Castle Rock employers have fewer than 20 employees and 61 percent have fewer than 10 employees . 81 percent of local employers have employees who live outside of Castle Rock. 55 percent of local employers anticipate an increase in their number of employees over the next two years. 64 percent of local employers are unable to find enough workers locally to meet their needs. Affordable housing, a low employment rate and unrealistic salary expectations limit employers ability to fill current job openings.