Jobs in Kearney, NE
140 active postings tracked in Kearney, NE · collapsed to 117 roles.
Kearney, 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)
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Kearney, 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 60 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1066+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (8 of 140).
- 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, Perkins, and Pizza Hut.
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.
- 140Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 140Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary8 of 140
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $21.08/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 60dMedian agep90 1066d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Kearney, Nebraska · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 5 months ago
- Pulmonology Clinic RNRegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 6 months ago
- Clinic Pulmonology EMT Medical Assistant LPN RNRegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen
Panera Bread · Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 7 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service
Panera Bread · Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 7 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service
Panera Bread · Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1381596-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Kearney, NE · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- RN Med Surg OrthoRegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 8 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1375047-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Kearney, NE · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- 03860 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Kearney, Nebraska · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$21.08/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$21/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor - Sally Beauty - Kearney, NE 03860Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Kearney, Nebraska · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$21/hr · posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KEARNEY, NE S17189Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KEARNEY, NE S17189Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KEARNEY, NE S09031Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KEARNEY, NE S09031Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KEARNEY, NE S17189Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KEARNEY, NE S09031Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KEARNEY, NE S09031Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kearney, Nebraska · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago