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Omaha, NE-IA 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 (+129 this week — 163 added vs 34 removed)

Omaha, NE-IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Omaha, NE-IA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,320 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and bartender / barista, 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 store supervisor / manager and bartender / barista.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Omaha, NE-IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Omaha, NE-IA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager101$116k n=5—
Bartender / Barista65——
Retail Associate52—$21/hr n=9
Registered Nurse46——
Pharmacy42——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time66—$21.08/hr n=20
Full-time41$116k n=7$21.08/hr n=5
Intern37——
Contract26$92k n=3—
Temporary19——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare540——
Retail452$116k n=7$21.08/hr n=25
Food Service / Restaurants336——
Consumer Goods122$116k n=4$21.08/hr n=25
Professional Services70——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager101
  • Bartender / Barista65
  • Retail Associate52
  • Registered Nurse46
  • Pharmacy42
  • Crew / Cashier36

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses132
  • Bartenders61
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers36
  • Managers, All Other31
  • Pharmacy Technicians21
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare540
  • Retail452
  • Food Service / Restaurants336
  • Consumer Goods122
  • Professional Services70
  • Transportation & Logistics27

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,131 · 86%
  • Part-time66 · 5%
  • Full-time41 · 3%
  • Intern37 · 3%
  • Contract26 · 2%
  • Temporary19 · 1%

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