Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
253 active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA · collapsed to 172 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 (+30 this week — 30 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 253 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.
- 30 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 263+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (10 of 253).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 60% 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.
- 253Active postings
- 30Posted this week
- 136Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary10 of 253
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $168kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian 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 · 85%
- Part-time18 · 7%
- Full-time8 · 3%
- Temporary6 · 2%
- Contract4 · 2%
- Intern1 · 0%
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Recent postings
- Store Protection Specialist
Ross Stores · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Line Cook - Broil/GrillCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- To-Go× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Host Full-Time (Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar)Server / Host
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen Steward (Harrah's)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Cook (JB's Cafe, Horseshoe)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Bartender - Part Time (Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar)Bartender / Barista
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364429-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363084-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Table Games Supervisor (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 months ago
- Senior Specialist - FEC OERP
Turner Construction · Council Bluffs, IA · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 8 months ago
- Cook (Harrah's & Horseshoe)Food Service
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 9 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1375092-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Council Bluffs, IA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago