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Omaha, Nebraska Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 22, 2026

Active Listings

20

Avg Salary Range

$106K - $155K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

38%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Omaha, NE commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 92.8).

Explore 20 Omaha Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Omaha, NE
Approx. cost index: 92.8
Kansas City, MO165 mi · cost index 93.2Minneapolis, MN290 mi · cost index 101.2St. Louis, MO354 mi · cost index 93.5Chicago, IL431 mi · cost index 102.8Indianapolis, IN523 mi · cost index 93.4Omaha, NE20 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Omaha:$95,000/yr
Current: Omaha, NE

$95,000

BEA Price Parity: 92.8

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$121,207

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 28% more expensive+28% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $95,000 in Omaha, you need at least $121,207 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both NE and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Omaha

Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)
2
Registered Nurse - Surgery Clinic Outpatient
1
Histopathology Technician (Advanced)
1
Nursing Assistant- Acute Care
1
Registered Nurse - Nursing Academic Affiliations Coordinator
1
Lead Purchasing Agent
1
Registered Nurse - Surgical Discharge Planning
1
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
1
Registered Nurse - Critical Care
1
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
1

Top Hiring Companies

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

15 listings

U

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army

2 listings

T

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

1 listing

S

Sherwin-Williams

1 listing

O

Omaha Community Services

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 3 scored listings in Omaha.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

67%

Ambitious

(2 jobs)

33%

Overloaded

(1 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS18Google Jobs2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Omaha?

There are 20 active job listings in Omaha, NE right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 29.

What is the average salary in Omaha?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Omaha is $106K to $155K. Median salary sits at $97K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Omaha jobs are remote?

0% of active Omaha listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Omaha?

The average ghost probability across scored Omaha listings is 38%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Omaha?

The most active employers in Omaha include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Sherwin-Williams, Omaha Community Services. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.