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Stable

Kearney, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+27 this week — 31 added vs 4 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Kearney, NE job market overview (May 2026)

The Kearney, NE job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 146 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kearney, NE job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kearney, NE.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5—$21.08/hr n=5
Contract4——
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare73——
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Retail30—$21.08/hr n=6
Consumer Goods10—$21.08/hr n=6
Financial Services4——

Top categories

  • Food Service10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Registered Nurse8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses13
  • Nursing Assistants10
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare73
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Retail30
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Financial Services4
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified134 · 92%
  • Part-time5 · 3%
  • Contract4 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%

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