Jobs in Kearney, NE
146 active postings tracked in Kearney, NE · collapsed to 114 roles.
Kearney, NE Job Market Score
- 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.
- 27% of postings in Kearney, NE have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 31 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 915+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 146).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $21.08/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Perkins, and Pizza Hut.
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.
- 146Active postings
- 31Posted this week
- 40Open 30+ days27% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 146
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $21.08/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 915d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Healthcare73
- Food Service / Restaurants40
- Retail30
- Consumer Goods10
- Financial Services4
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified135 · 92%
- Part-time5 · 3%
- Contract4 · 3%
- Full-time2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KEARNEY, NE S17189Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KEARNEY, NE S09031Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KEARNEY, NE S09031Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KEARNEY, NE S17189Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.petsmart.com
$72k–$116k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$21.15/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Kearney, Nebraska · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Kearney, Nebraska · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Kearney, Nebraska · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Hospital Pharmacy Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Psychiatric Nurse× 3 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- CNA Campus Float× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Environmental Services Technician Lead
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- RN ICU× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Phlebotomist× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Campus Float× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Respiratory Therapist Reg
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago