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Jobs in Grand Island, NE
164 active postings tracked in Grand Island, NE · collapsed to 131 roles.
Grand Island, NE 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)
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Grand Island, NE have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 63 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 596+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (8 of 164).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $21.08/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Pizza Hut, and Perkins.
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.
- 164Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 164Open 30+ days100% of active
- 4Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary8 of 164
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $21.08/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 63dMedian agep90 596d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Host/CashierCrew / Cashier
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Grand Island, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago