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Kearney, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+30 this week — 30 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Kearney, NE job market overview (May 2026)

The Kearney, NE job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 146 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and retail associate, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and retail associate.
  • 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-time5$21.08/hr n=5
Contract4
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare71
Food Service / Restaurants41
Retail31$21.08/hr n=6
Consumer Goods10$21.08/hr n=6
Financial Services4

Top categories

  • Food Service10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Registered Nurse7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses13
  • Nursing Assistants10
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare71
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Retail31
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Financial Services4
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified134 · 92%
  • Part-time5 · 3%
  • Contract4 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%

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