Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
252 active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA · collapsed to 171 roles.
Council Bluffs, IA Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+29 this week — 29 added vs 0 removed)
Council Bluffs, IA job market overview (May 2026)
The Council Bluffs, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 252 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in bartender / barista and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 54% of postings in Council Bluffs, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 29 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 42 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 263+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 252).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Caesars Entertainment, Scooter's Coffee, and CommonSpirit Health.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in bartender / barista and food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Council Bluffs, IA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA.
- 252Active postings
- 29Posted this week
- 136Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 252
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $231kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 42dMedian agep90 263d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Bartender / Barista53
- Food Service17
- Server / Host16
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate8
- Cook / Kitchen8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Bartenders52
- Registered Nurses9
- Managers, All Other7
- Cooks, Restaurant7
- Security Guards6
- Waiters and Waitresses6
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants98
- Healthcare62
- Media & Entertainment54
- Real Estate53
- Retail45
- Consumer Goods12
Employment mix
- Unspecified216 · 86%
- Part-time17 · 7%
- Full-time8 · 3%
- Temporary6 · 2%
- Contract4 · 2%
- Intern1 · 0%
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Recent postings
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Bartender - Part Time (Hilton Garden Inn, Horseshoe)Bartender / Barista
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Warehouse Person (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Medical Surgical RNRegistered Nurse× 3 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Baker (Horseshoe)Cook / Kitchen
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cook (Mid-America Center)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty 00552Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Laundry Attendant (Harrah's Hotel)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- General Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Bartender - On-Call (Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar)Bartender / Barista
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Therapist Partial Hospitalization
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1474298-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Cook (P1-1480526-1)Food Service
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Server Assistant - BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Service Manager× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago