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Lincoln, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+83 this week — 93 added vs 10 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (35% appear duplicated)

Lincoln, NE job market overview (May 2026)

The Lincoln, NE job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 622 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lincoln, NE job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager44——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36——
Retail Associate31—$21/hr n=4
Food Service28——
Crew / Cashier28——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time34$110k n=13—
Part-time28—$21.08/hr n=9
Intern19——
Contract13——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail240—$21.08/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants196$60k n=7—
Healthcare146——
Consumer Goods73—$21.08/hr n=11
Manufacturing63——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager44
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead36
  • Retail Associate31
  • Food Service28
  • Crew / Cashier28
  • Restaurant Manager / GM24

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers29
  • Nursing Assistants22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers21
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers18
  • Registered Nurses14
  • Managers, All Other12

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail240
  • Food Service / Restaurants196
  • Healthcare146
  • Consumer Goods73
  • Manufacturing63
  • Transportation & Logistics25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified523 · 84%
  • Full-time34 · 5%
  • Part-time28 · 5%
  • Intern19 · 3%
  • Contract13 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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