Jobs in Kearney, NE
146 active postings tracked in Kearney, NE · collapsed to 116 roles.
Kearney, NE Job Market Score
- 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.
- 30% of postings in Kearney, NE have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 30 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 14 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 912+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 146).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $21.08/hr, with 86% 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
- 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.
- 146Active postings
- 30Posted this week
- 44Open 30+ days30% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 146
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $21.08/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 14dMedian agep90 912d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Healthcare71
- Food Service / Restaurants41
- Retail31
- Consumer Goods10
- Financial Services4
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified134 · 92%
- Part-time5 · 3%
- Contract4 · 3%
- Full-time3 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Chemical Dependency Technician× 3 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Nutrition Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- RN Labor DeliveryRegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Credentialing Coordinator
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Director Clinic OperationsDirector
CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, Nebraska · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- CDL Delivery Driver - OTR DriverTruck Driver (CDL)
Nutrien · Kearney, Nebraska · jobs.nutrien.com
posted 22 hours ago
- Restaurant CookFood Service× 2 openings
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Host/CashierCrew / Cashier
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kearney, NE · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago