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Jobs in Grand Island, NE

30
/ 100
Weak

Grand Island, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($21.08/hr vs $26/hr national)

Grand Island, NE job market overview (June 2026)

The Grand Island, NE job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 164 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Grand Island, NE job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Grand Island, NE.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants62——
Retail51—$21.08/hr n=6
Healthcare50——
Consumer Goods14—$21.08/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics5——

Top categories

  • Food Service12
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9
  • Registered Nurse8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses8
  • Respiratory Therapists4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants62
  • Retail51
  • Healthcare50
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Technology4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified143 · 87%
  • Part-time11 · 7%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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