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# Jobs in Lincoln, NE — Open Roles & Pay Trends

**State:** [Nebraska Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nebraska?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,780

**Hiring momentum:** +94.2% — 200 new postings in the last 28 days vs 103 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,963
- Median salary: $42K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $33K – $64K
- Remote share: 5.7%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,963 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Lincoln, NE rose 94% in the last 28 days (200 vs 103 in the 28 days before).
- Pay in Lincoln, NE runs 40% below the United States median ($42K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Lincoln, NE: General Government (12% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Lincoln, NE

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Government Administration | 345 | $23K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 294 | $42K |
| Retail | 289 | $35K |
| Engineering Services | 264 | $140K |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 105 | — |
| Construction | 89 | — |
| Insurance | 80 | — |
| IT Services & Consulting | 59 | — |
| Hospitality | 58 | — |
| Software Development | 57 | $63K |

## Top roles hiring in Lincoln, NE

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 82 | $33K |
| Civil Engineer | 64 | — |
| Sales Representative | 50 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 37 | — |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 33 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 31 | — |
| Maintenance Technician | 31 | — |
| Pharmacy Technician | 31 | — |
| Project Manager | 31 | — |
| Production Operator | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Lincoln, NE

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Zoetis Jobs & Careers — Animal Health Pharma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/zoetis?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 78 |
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 56 |
| [Vertiv Jobs & Careers — Data Center Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/vertiv?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 54 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 38 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 60 employers filed 192 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Lincoln, NE

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | 69 | $71K |
| Fiserv | 16 | — |
| Ameritas | 19 | — |
| Nebraska State Jobs | 8 | — |
| Coolsoft LLC | 6 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Martell, NE Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nebraska/martell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.2 mi | 0 | — |
| [Jobs in Ashland, NE — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nebraska/ashland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 22.7 mi | 0 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Lincoln, NE](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/lincoln-ne?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Lincoln, NE?

State government, education, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and technology all drive Lincoln hiring. The city's role as the capital gives it a more stable and diversified labor market than many state markets of similar size.
### What salary range is common in Lincoln, NE?

Lincoln pay varies by field, with healthcare, insurance, technical, engineering, and public-sector professional roles often paying more than entry-level service work. The salary section on this page helps you compare current listings across those categories.
### Which employers are most visible in Lincoln, NE?

Visible employers often include state agencies, the University of Nebraska, large hospital systems, insurers, manufacturers, and public-school organizations. The employer table on this page shows which of them are actively posting now.
### How can I search beyond Lincoln, NE?

Ashland, Gretna, Omaha, and other nearby corridor cities can expand your options, and the <a href="/locations/nebraska">Nebraska jobs page</a> provides the statewide directory. That helps if you want to compare capital-city hiring with metro or industrial markets.
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