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Kearney, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Kearney, NE job market overview (June 2026)

The Kearney, NE job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 140 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kearney, NE job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kearney, NE.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6—$21.08/hr n=5
Contract2——
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare66——
Food Service / Restaurants38——
Retail28—$21.08/hr n=6
Consumer Goods9—$21.08/hr n=6
Professional Services7——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Food Service10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses12
  • Nursing Assistants4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Bartenders2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Phlebotomists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare66
  • Food Service / Restaurants38
  • Retail28
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Professional Services7
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified130 · 93%
  • Part-time6 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Full-time2 · 1%

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