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
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant× 2 openings
Walgreens · Council Bluffs, IA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Council Bluffs, IA · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Mental Health Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Security Officer× 4 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Diabetes Educator Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Campus Float Pool× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pediatric Clinic LPN
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Certified Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Therapist Inpatient× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Psychiatric Nurse× 4 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Student Nurse Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Medical Lab Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Regional Float Cath Lab
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Behavioral Health Specialist
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Invasive Technologist Regional Float
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Clinical Dietitian II
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cardiovascular Rad Tech Regional Float
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- CV Sonographer II× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago