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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.
| Date |
Total Labor Fore |
Number Employed |
Number Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
| 2002 |
28,988 |
27,837 |
1,152 |
4.0 |
| 2003 |
29,882 |
28,559 |
1,324 |
4.4 |
| 2004 |
30,239 |
28,770 |
1,469 |
4.9 |
| 2005 |
30,276 |
29,105 |
1,171 |
3.9 |
| 2006 |
30,371 |
29,444 |
928 |
3.1 |
| Industry |
Establishments |
Ave Emp |
Avg Weekly Wage |
Avg Annual Wage |
| Private Ownership |
| Total, All Industries |
1,786 |
28,021 |
$542 |
$28,189 |
Natural Resources
& Mining |
29 |
227 |
$557 |
$28,969 |
| Construction |
218 |
1,655 |
$644 |
$33,506 |
| Manufacturing |
78 |
6,400 |
$660 |
$34,310 |
Trade, Transportation
& Utilities |
512 |
8,265 |
$481 |
$24,011 |
| Information |
21 |
325 |
$664 |
$34,524 |
| Financial Activities |
193 |
1,742 |
$654 |
$34,013 |
| Professional & Business Services |
228 |
2,449 |
$566 |
$29,429 |
Education
& Health Services |
165 |
3,288 |
$656 |
$34,111 |
| Leisure & Hospitality |
169 |
2,738 |
$217 |
$11,272 |
| Other Services |
174 |
943 |
$333 |
$17,342 |
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| Government Ownership |
| Total Government |
74 |
4,716 |
$702 |
$36,503 |
| Local Government |
26 |
3,260 |
$652 |
$33,884 |
| State Government |
28 |
782 |
$629 |
$32,720 |
| Federal Government |
19 |
674 |
$1,030 |
$53,575 |
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| Total All Industry/Ownership |
1,860 |
32,737 |
$565 |
$29,386 |
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