Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
282 active postings tracked in Council Bluffs, IA · collapsed to 208 roles.
Council Bluffs, IA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
Council Bluffs, IA job market overview (June 2026)
The Council Bluffs, IA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 282 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in bartender / barista and server / host, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Council Bluffs, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 66 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 360+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (11 of 282).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 73% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Scooter's Coffee, CommonSpirit Health, and Caesars Entertainment.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in bartender / barista and server / host.
- 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.
- 282Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 282Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary11 of 282
- 73%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $231kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 66dMedian agep90 360d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Bartender / Barista64
- Server / Host14
- Food Service14
- Registered Nurse12
- Store Supervisor / Manager11
- Cook / Kitchen9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Bartenders52
- Cooks, Restaurant6
- Registered Nurses6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Security Guards4
- Waiters and Waitresses3
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants113
- Healthcare55
- Retail50
- Media & Entertainment48
- Real Estate47
- Professional Services17
Employment mix
- Unspecified253 · 90%
- Part-time16 · 6%
- Full-time7 · 2%
- Contract3 · 1%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 0%
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Recent postings
- Security Officer (Horseshoe)
Caesars Entertainment · Council Bluffs, IA · edmn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 0 years ago
- Hair Stylist - The MarketplaceBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- Sales Floor Assistant - The Marketplace
JCPenney · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- 02400 Store Manager Council Bluffs, IAStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Baker and Packager AssociateCook / Kitchen
Sam's Club · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Meat Cutter and WrapperCook / Kitchen
Sam's Club · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Member Frontline CashierCrew / Cashier
Sam's Club · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker AssociateWarehouse / Stocker
Sam's Club · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Maintenance Custodian Associate
Sam's Club · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.walmart.com
posted 1 year ago
- Sally Beauty- Beauty Advisor Council Bluffs, IA - 02400Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Council Bluffs, IA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA S01574Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Council Bluffs, IA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago