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Our hardworking labor force supported by a “low-cost of productivity” mindset inspires both business and industry. And true to our Midwestern heritage, we reinforce the definition of a good work ethic – everyday. It is our right to work and the state of Nebraska supports this ideal.
| Industry Code | Industry | Establishments | Avg Emp | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Wage | Total Wages |
| Private Ownership: | ||||||
| Total, All Industries | 1,802 | 28,995 | $586 | $30,460 | $883,185,619 | |
| A | Natural Resources & Mining | 30 | 243 | $537 | $27,922 | $6,796,711 |
| B | Construction | 218 | 1,773 | $713 | $37,089 | $65,764,849 |
| C | Manufacturing | 84 | 6,877 | $720 | $37,421 | $257,353,846 |
| D | Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 497 | 8,443 | $525 | $27,287 | $230,374,116 |
| E | Information | 26 | 352 | $687 | $35,728 | $12,576,420 |
| F | Financial Activities | 203 | 1,656 | $711 | $36,992 | $61,264,711 |
| G | Professional & Business Services | 234 | 2,478 | $580 | $30,174 | $74,756,948 |
| H | Education & Health Services | 176 | 3,531 | $672 | $34,925 | $123,324,554 |
| I | Leisure & Hospitality | 169 | 2,738 | $237 | $12,301 | $33,686,065 |
| J | Other Services | 164 | 903 | $368 | $19,139 | $17,287,399 |
| Government Ownership: | ||||||
| Total Government | 77 | 4,881 | $756 | $39,336 | $191,988,825 | |
| Local Government | 25 | 3,402 | $710 | $36,919 | $125,617,292 | |
| State Government | 28 | 769 | $677 | $35,180 | $27,062,500 | |
| Federal Government | 24 | 709 | $1,066 | $55,443 | $39,309,033 | |
| Total All Industry/Ownership: | 1,879 | 33,876 | $610 | $31,739 | $1,075,174,444 | |
| 2009 Averages | |
|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 31,228 |
| Unemployment | 1,387 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4 |
| Employment | 29,841 |
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