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Lincoln, NE Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 (21% appear duplicated)

Lincoln, NE job market overview (June 2026)

The Lincoln, NE job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 660 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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 / Manager49——
Retail Associate36—$21/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier34——
Food Service32——
Restaurant Manager / GM21——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time42$110k n=15—
Part-time31—$21.08/hr n=9
Contract14——
Intern7——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail225—$21.08/hr n=11
Food Service / Restaurants195$60k n=9—
Healthcare78——
Consumer Goods78$70k n=6$21.08/hr n=11
Manufacturing60——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager49
  • Retail Associate36
  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Food Service32
  • Restaurant Manager / GM21
  • Cook / Kitchen20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers19
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Nursing Assistants9
  • Bartenders9
  • Registered Nurses7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail225
  • Food Service / Restaurants195
  • Healthcare78
  • Consumer Goods78
  • Manufacturing60
  • Professional Services51

Employment mix

  • Unspecified562 · 85%
  • Full-time42 · 6%
  • Part-time31 · 5%
  • Contract14 · 2%
  • Intern7 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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