Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
254 active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA · collapsed to 172 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 (+27 this week — 33 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 254 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.
- 33 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 267+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 254).
- 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.
- 254Active postings
- 33Posted this week
- 136Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 254
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $231kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 41dMedian agep90 267d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Bartender / Barista52
- Server / Host18
- Food Service17
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate7
- Cook / Kitchen7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Bartenders52
- Registered Nurses9
- Managers, All Other7
- Cooks, Restaurant7
- Security Guards6
- Waiters and Waitresses6
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants98
- Healthcare64
- Media & Entertainment52
- Real Estate51
- Retail48
- Consumer Goods12
Employment mix
- Unspecified221 · 87%
- Part-time14 · 6%
- Temporary7 · 3%
- Full-time5 · 2%
- Contract5 · 2%
- Intern2 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Security Officer (Harrah's)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 10 months ago
- Security Officer (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 10 months ago
- Poker Dealer - On Call (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 10 months ago
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Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
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Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
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Dollar General · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA S01574Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA S01574Retail Associate
Dollar General · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA S01574Retail Associate
Dollar General · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$56k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.13/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 5 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant× 2 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago