Douglas County, NE jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meDouglas 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
Where Douglas County ranks
Where Douglas County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #9Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Midwest65 / 100 · of 68
- #11Counties with the most jobs in AI-exposed sectors in the Midwest28% · of 100
- #16Best county job markets for job seekers in the Midwest66 / 100 · of 68
- #22Counties with the most job openings per unemployed person in the Midwest6 per 100 · of 69
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 Douglas County. 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 Douglas County
- 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.
Douglas County 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 |
Employers hiring most in Douglas County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- 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 Douglas County
- 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.
Colleges in Douglas County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Clarkson College | Omaha | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Douglas County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Douglas County. 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.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Douglas County. 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
Cities in Douglas County
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Laid off or looking for work in Douglas County?
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Nebraska’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Nebraska unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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