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Cooling

Lincoln, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+75 this week — 87 added vs 12 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (35% appear duplicated)

Lincoln, NE job market overview (May 2026)

The Lincoln, NE job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 647 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Lincoln, NE job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager44——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37——
Retail Associate35—$21/hr n=4
Food Service31——
Crew / Cashier31——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time41$110k n=12—
Part-time40$15k n=5$21.08/hr n=9
Intern21——
Contract14——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail253—$21.08/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants204$60k n=7—
Healthcare159$15k n=6—
Consumer Goods69—$21.08/hr n=11
Manufacturing62——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager44
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37
  • Retail Associate35
  • Food Service31
  • Crew / Cashier31
  • Restaurant Manager / GM24

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29
  • Nursing Assistants22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers21
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers19
  • Registered Nurses14
  • Managers, All Other12

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail253
  • Food Service / Restaurants204
  • Healthcare159
  • Consumer Goods69
  • Manufacturing62
  • Transportation & Logistics26

Employment mix

  • Unspecified526 · 81%
  • Full-time41 · 6%
  • Part-time40 · 6%
  • Intern21 · 3%
  • Contract14 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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