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Nebraska Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+389 this week — 389 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Nebraska job market overview (May 2026)

The Nebraska job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,692 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Nebraska job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Nebraska.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager215$116k n=9—
Crew / Cashier148——
Bartender / Barista136——
Food Service123——
Retail Associate121—$21/hr n=15

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time105—$21.08/hr n=34
Full-time99$110k n=25$21.08/hr n=8
Intern57——
Temporary30——
Contract27——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants1,061——
Retail826$116k n=11$21.08/hr n=44
Healthcare693$60k n=5—
Consumer Goods250$116k n=9$21.08/hr n=42
Manufacturing146$60k n=5—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager215
  • Crew / Cashier148
  • Bartender / Barista136
  • Food Service123
  • Retail Associate121
  • Restaurant Manager / GM120

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses158
  • Bartenders125
  • General and Operations Managers119
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers118
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers100
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers78

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants1,061
  • Retail826
  • Healthcare693
  • Consumer Goods250
  • Manufacturing146
  • Professional Services89

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,374 · 88%
  • Part-time105 · 4%
  • Full-time99 · 4%
  • Intern57 · 2%
  • Temporary30 · 1%
  • Contract27 · 1%

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