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 62 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1068+ 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)
- 62dMedian agep90 1068d (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
- Director Clinic OperationsDirector
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Part Time Lobby
Allied Universal · Kearney, Nebraska · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- CNA Campus FloatNursing Assistant / CNA / PCT
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 month ago
- ParamedicHealthcare Other
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 4 weeks ago
- Laborer Telecom Underground
Dycom Industries · Kearney, Nebraska · dycomind.jobs.hr.cloud.sap
posted 4 weeks ago
- Restaurant CookFood Service× 2 openings
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Host/CashierCrew / Cashier
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago