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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 |
| 2007 |
31,057 |
30,164 |
893 |
2.9 |
| Industry |
Establishments |
Ave Emp |
Avg Weekly Wage |
Avg Annual Wage |
| Private Ownership |
| Total, All Industries |
1,803 |
28,362 |
$577 |
$29,985 |
Natural Resources
& Mining |
30 |
257 |
$502 |
$26,125 |
| Construction |
213 |
1,862 |
$724 |
$37,623 |
| Manufacturing |
79 |
6,538 |
$703 |
$36,564 |
Trade, Transportation
& Utilities |
508 |
8,283 |
$512 |
$26,631 |
| Information |
25 |
332 |
$718 |
$37,350 |
| Financial Activities |
204 |
1,702 |
$689 |
$35,810 |
| Professional & Business Services |
230 |
2,402 |
$606 |
$31,523 |
Education
& Health Services |
170 |
3,356 |
$666 |
$34,658 |
| Leisure & Hospitality |
171 |
2,715 |
$228 |
$11,857 |
| Other Services |
172 |
915 |
$346 |
$17,983 |
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| Government Ownership |
| Total Government |
76 |
4,807 |
$723 |
$37,603 |
| Local Government |
25 |
3,323 |
$678 |
$35,278 |
| State Government |
27 |
809 |
$645 |
$33,546 |
| Federal Government |
24 |
675 |
$1,037 |
$53,909 |
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| Total All Industry/Ownership |
1,879 |
33,170 |
$598 |
$31,089 |
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