Omaha, NE jobs, layoffs and employers
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Show me jobs near meJobs in Omaha
- Senior OIE PlannerCaci-Iss
- Product Manager, Recruit to RetireKiewit Infrastructure South
- Kiewit Technology, Project ManagerKiewit Infrastructure South
- Project Quality Manager - Power EPCKiewit Infrastructure South
- Lead Programmer Analyst - OnsiteGenesis10
- Payroll SpecialistBerkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance
- Network EngineerCaci-Iss
- Wealth Business Development Associate IIFNBO - First National Bank of Omaha
- Senior Credit AnalystThe Reserves Network
- CICS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-Need GC and USCUSM Systems
Employers hiring most in Omaha
- Conagra Brands28 open roles
- First National Bank of Omaha16 open roles
- Zachry13 open roles
- Green Plains8 open roles
- Pacific Life8 open roles
- Amazon7 open roles
- The Scoular Company7 open roles
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers7 open roles
- ACI Worldwide6 open roles
- Caci-Iss6 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Omaha
- University of Nebraska Medical Center5,001–20,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Omaha layoffs
2
Layoff notices, last 12 months
669
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylark Meats, LLC | Omaha | 218 | — | State record | |
| WK Kellogg Co | Omaha | 451 | — | State record |
Colleges in Omaha
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Creighton University | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Clarkson College | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| College of Saint Mary | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Job fairs and business events in Omaha
Hiring events, career workshops and business events in Omaha.
- FundingNov 10, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Free
SBA NE/IA Veteran & Military Entrepreneur Resource Forum #NVSBW26
SBDC / SBA partner: U.S. Small Business Administration
- FundingNov 20, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Free
SBA & DOL: UNDERSTANDING THE FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT (FLSA)
SBDC / SBA partner: U.S. Small Business Administration
- Career workshopNov 29, 2026 · Omaha, NE
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Career workshopMar 21, 2027 · Omaha, NE
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Conferences in Omaha
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Omaha. 1 with dates announced.
- Critical Access Hospital Conference
Mar 31 to Apr 2, 2027 · Omaha, NE
Ticket $400 to $700. $700 general admission; $400 for clients with a discount code.
- DEC International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities
Usually October (next dates not announced) · Omaha, NE
Paid ticket, price not listed
- North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Usually March (next dates not announced) · Omaha, NE
Paid ticket. 2026 rates: $450-$500 full, $250 one-day, $275 student. 2027 not posted.
Where Omaha ranks
Where Omaha placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest64 jobs · of 51
- #9Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest55 / 100 · of 20
- #9Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Midwest47 / 100 · of 20
- #11Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest1.5% · of 67
- #13Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Midwest$122k · of 20
- #13Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest118 openings · of 59
Douglas County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 0.4% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 3.6% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 2.6%, down 0.5 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+7,970 jobs), hotels & food (+2,959 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: finance & insurance (−3,870 jobs), admin & staffing (−3,162 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Omaha. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Mumbai: Indian AI researcher and professor featured on billboard in OmahaMid-Day on MSN · Oct 21, 2026
- 'AI slop' or a boost for business?: How online AI promos are changing jobs in Sarpy CountyKMTV 3 News Now · Oct 16, 2026
Learn and get funded in Omaha
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Omaha. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Nebraska? How to file for unemployment in Nebraska (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Heartland Workforce Solutions Inc.
Douglas, Sarpy, Washington
Heartland Workforce Solutions
Omaha · Comprehensive · 402-444-4700
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Heartland Workforce Solutions
Omaha · Comprehensive · 402-444-4700
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Douglas County economy
2.6%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.1% the month before
328,644
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
585,461
people in Douglas County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$79,081
median household income
Source: Census ACS
46%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Laid off or looking for work in Omaha?
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See your options after a layoffSources: Layoff notices from Nebraska’s published record; job counts from our live job board, taken from employers’ own career sites; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers; Census Bureau and BLS for county figures. Nebraska unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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