Jobs & Employment in Omaha, NE
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
265,672
Employed
253,542
Mean Commute
17 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.3%
Carpool8.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.1%
Government44.4%
Self-Employed3.8%
Omaha, NE has an unemployment rate of 4.2% with a labor force of 265,672. The average commute time is 17 minutes. About 73.3% of workers drive alone to work. 13.6% of workers work from home.