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Omaha, NE-IA MSA
Regional Overview
Occupation Information
Industry Information
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Regional Overview
Population
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Cost of Living Index (100 is average)
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Population Trend and Forecast
Population by Educational Attainment
Degrees by Institution
Institution | 2024 Completions | 2011-2024 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | 3,539 | 2.6K 3.5K |
| Bellevue University | 3,123 | 2.3K 3.1K |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | 2,738 | 1.1K 2.7K |
| Creighton University | 2,637 | 1.7K 2.6K |
| Iowa Western Community College | 1,330 | 0.8K 1.3K |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 1,291 | 1.4K 1.3K |
| Clarkson College | 543 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 425 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| College of Saint Mary | 239 | 0.3K 0.2K |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy | 173 | 0.1K 0.2K |
Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2024 Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 63,165 | -5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 68,927 | 2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 70,181 | 4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 69,883 | 10% |
| 20 to 24 years | 64,702 | 11% |
| 25 to 29 years | 68,335 | 1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 70,263 | 3% |
| 35 to 39 years | 70,215 | 2% |
| 40 to 44 years | 70,618 | 20% |
| 45 to 49 years | 59,461 | 5% |
| 50 to 54 years | 56,592 | 3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 54,526 | -10% |
| 60 to 64 years | 58,348 | 6% |
| 65 to 69 years | 51,845 | 13% |
| 70 to 74 years | 42,256 | 22% |
| 75 to 79 years | 29,839 | 33% |
| 80 to 84 years | 16,952 | 13% |
| 85 years and over | 14,902 | -7% |
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
2020
4.7%
69.5%
2021
3%
68.9%
2022
2.4%
69.1%
2023
2.5%
68.8%
2024
3%
68.6%
January-April 2025
3.3%
68.5%
May 2025
3.1%
69.6%
June 2025
3.4%
69.7%
July 2025
3.4%
69.8%
August 2025
3.2%
69.7%
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
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2024 Resident Workers
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2024 Net Commuters
Occupation Information
Average Earnings
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Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Median Earnings | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 81,935 | $41,672 | 1.05 | 7.67% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 69,567 | $44,712 | 1 | -8.45% |
| Management | 62,602 | $89,230 | 0.99 | 33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 53,782 | $41,358 | 0.99 | 10.38% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 52,062 | $73,686 | 0.95 | 29.27% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 48,635 | $32,300 | 1.11 | 2.09% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 38,430 | $80,270 | 1.15 | 11.09% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 34,259 | $55,333 | 1.05 | -2.58% |
| Construction and Extraction | 34,138 | $52,349 | 1.16 | 3.47% |
| Production | 28,774 | $44,578 | 0.96 | 3.56% |
Industry Information
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 79,957 | $81,310 | 0.99 | 1.67% | 9323.32M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 78,128 | $78,710 | 1.05 | 11.68% | 7674.66M |
| Retail Trade | 53,700 | $46,300 | 1.04 | -1.53% | 5836.6M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 47,107 | $28,494 | 1.02 | 6.22% | 2439.23M |
| Construction | 38,093 | $83,658 | 1.18 | 7.47% | 5271.4M |
| Manufacturing | 37,001 | $82,640 | 0.88 | 7.29% | 7175.79M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 31,174 | $67,301 | 0.96 | -2.91% | 3427.21M |
| Finance and Insurance | 30,969 | $124,509 | 1.38 | -17.06% | 11442.24M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 30,099 | $109,988 | 0.77 | 1.81% | 5679.2M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 27,980 | $75,176 | 1.15 | -2.12% | 3665.12M |
Job Market Information
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Top Companies by Profile Count
Worker Profiles | |
|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 4,270 |
| Omaha Public Schools | 4,148 |
| Nebraska Medicine | 3,995 |
| Mutual of Omaha | 3,761 |
| Fiserv | 3,388 |
| CHI Health | 3,199 |
| United States Air Force | 3,165 |
| Creighton University | 3,125 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | 2,870 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | 2,629 |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
A negative skills gap indicates more postings than qualified candidates.
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandising | 7% | 2% | -5% |
| Nursing | 7% | 1% | -6% |
| Project Management | 6% | 9% | 3% |
| Auditing | 5% | 3% | -2% |
| Marketing | 5% | 9% | 4% |
| Inventory Management | 4% | 3% | -1% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| Construction | 4% | 2% | -2% |
| Selling Techniques | 4% | 2% | -2% |
| Workflow Management | 4% | 1% | -3% |