Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
253 active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA · collapsed to 171 roles.
Council Bluffs, IA Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 32 added vs 6 removed)
Council Bluffs, IA job market overview (May 2026)
The Council Bluffs, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 253 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in bartender / barista and server / host, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 54% of postings in Council Bluffs, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 32 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 41 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 266+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 253).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Caesars Entertainment, Scooter's Coffee, and CommonSpirit Health.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in bartender / barista and server / host.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Council Bluffs, IA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA.
- 253Active postings
- 32Posted this week
- 136Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 253
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $231kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 41dMedian agep90 266d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Bartender / Barista52
- Server / Host18
- Food Service17
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate8
- Cook / Kitchen7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Bartenders52
- Registered Nurses9
- Managers, All Other7
- Cooks, Restaurant7
- Security Guards6
- Waiters and Waitresses6
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants98
- Healthcare63
- Media & Entertainment52
- Real Estate51
- Retail47
- Consumer Goods12
Employment mix
- Unspecified221 · 87%
- Part-time14 · 6%
- Temporary7 · 3%
- Full-time5 · 2%
- Contract5 · 2%
- Intern1 · 0%
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Server Assistant - On Call (360 Steakhouse, Harrah's)Server / Host
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Night MaintenanceCrew / Cashier
Cracker Barrel · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Bartender - Part Time (Hilton Garden Inn, Horseshoe)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Warehouse Person (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Medical Surgical RNRegistered Nurse× 3 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Baker (Horseshoe)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cook (Mid-America Center)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty 00552Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Laundry Attendant (Harrah's Hotel)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- General Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Bartender - On-Call (Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar)Bartender / Barista
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Therapist Partial Hospitalization
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1474298-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Cook (P1-1480526-1)Food Service
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago