Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.2% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 2,800 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2022.

Total employment in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA market rose by 305 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 2.2%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 47 bps over the same time to 3.3%.

  • Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA unemployment rate is 112 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 20 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 3% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Unemployment September 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.7% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 94,500; +900
  • Education & Healthcare: 80,300; +500
  • Business Services: 73,700; +700
  • Government: 67,100; +2,800
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 51,500; -700
  • Financial Services: 40,700; -300
  • Manufacturing: 34,200; -200
  • Construction, Mining: 33,200; -200
  • Other Jobs: 19,000; +100
  • IT & Development: 11,400; +100
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Unemployment by Industry September 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2022 (Data published November 2022 and reports created on November 2, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.