Industries Hiring

Diverse Industries. Unique Careers.

With one of the most diverse economies in the nation, Nebraska is hiring across nearly all its largest industries.

From cybersecurity architects and data analysts to healthcare professionals, agricultural engineers, and warehousing associates, opportunities abound for every skill set.

Employers across the state offer Top 10 work environments in the U.S., thanks to short commutes, low unemployment rates, and impressive job stability. If you’re a veteran, dozens of military-friendly companies help make Nebraska one of the best states in America for our men and women in uniform. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to level up, Nebraska’s major industries offer a future full of opportunity.

Interested in starting your own venture? Nebraska has the resources to help you thrive.

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Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

The advanced manufacturing sector represents 12% of the state’s GDP, and 17 of the state’s counties are home to businesses that employ 1,000+ in the industry.

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Cybersecurity & Defense

Take your tech career in Nebraska to new heights with three military installations and fresh initiatives for anyone looking to work with an innovative company.

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Education

Be a part of a thriving educational community, whether it’s a highly-rated school district in Northeast Nebraska or a top public institution like the University of Nebraska.

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Healthcare

Some of the largest employers in the state of Nebraska are healthcare providers, including Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and the Nebraska Medical Center.

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Information Technology

Called the Silicon Prairie by some — due in part to the state’s abundance of Fintech companies and data centers — Nebraska is home to growing opportunity for Nebraskans in IT.

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Financial Services & Insurance

Fortune 500 companies in Omaha, Nebraska employ a high percentage of financial services workers — and they’re saving a place for you.

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Food & Agriculture

The Good Life is stepping up to the challenge of feeding the world’s growing populations with 1 in 4 jobs related to the agriculture industry, contributing heavily to the state’s economy.

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Transportation & Logistics

Supported by state-spanning highways, a central location, and one of the busiest rail corridors in North America, Nebraska is home to several of the nation’s leading transportation employers.

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Bioeconomy

Over 18,800 are employed by Nebraska’s bioscience-related industries. Learn more about the 1,400+ employers across the state.

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The Good Life Stories

Nebraska’s Family Values and Golf Opportunities bring a Veteran Home

While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Ben Davis had not considered returning to his childhood home of Nebraska. “During the military, Nebraska was really nowhere on our radar of places we could be assigned,” he remarked. “Then out of nowhere my career path landed me here and brought us back to the area in […]

Veteran Finds Opportunity, Work-Life Balance after Coming Home to Nebraska for Civilian Career

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jerome Creasy, Jr. could have taken his skills to almost any state. After considering his next step, he chose Nebraska as the place to pursue his post-military career. Jerome had first experienced Nebraska in the mid-1990s when he moved to Omaha with his father, a military veteran. “I […]

Mom Comes Back to Her Roots in Papillion, Builds a Home for the Next Generation

Finding Her Way Back Home For Kylie Scheideler, Nebraska has always been more than a place on the map, it’s been home. After nearly ten years of living in Arizona, she realized the pull to come back wasn’t fading. “While I enjoyed being in Arizona, I always called Nebraska home,” she said. “Anytime we traveled […]