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Nebraska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+350 this week — 417 added vs 67 removed)

Nebraska job market overview (May 2026)

The Nebraska job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,703 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with food service / restaurants 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Nebraska job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Nebraska.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager214$116k n=9—
Food Service153——
Crew / Cashier145——
Bartender / Barista136——
Retail Associate122—$21/hr n=15

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time111—$21.08/hr n=34
Full-time85$110k n=24$21.08/hr n=8
Intern59——
Contract44$70k n=3$17.66/hr n=7
Temporary31——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants1,061——
Retail840$116k n=10$21.08/hr n=49
Healthcare704$60k n=4—
Consumer Goods248$116k n=7$21.08/hr n=42
Manufacturing145$60k n=3$17.66/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager214
  • Food Service153
  • Crew / Cashier145
  • Bartender / Barista136
  • Retail Associate122
  • Restaurant Manager / GM121

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses158
  • Bartenders125
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers120
  • General and Operations Managers117
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers93
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers76

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants1,061
  • Retail840
  • Healthcare704
  • Consumer Goods248
  • Manufacturing145
  • Professional Services87

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,373 · 88%
  • Part-time111 · 4%
  • Full-time85 · 3%
  • Intern59 · 2%
  • Contract44 · 2%
  • Temporary31 · 1%

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