Jobs & Employment in Paxton, NE
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Labor Force
344
Employed
340
Mean Commute
N/A
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.9%
Carpool6.5%
Walk2.4%
Work from Home3.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.9%
Government35.0%
Self-Employed9.1%
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)Data represents the Nebraska metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$82,570
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
| Occupation | Employment | Median Wage | Mean Wage | 10th Pct | 90th Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 23,050 | $82,570 | $101,660 | $44,670 | $174,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 24,180 | $81,020 | $82,890 | $63,290 | $101,500 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,080 | $69,980 | $75,670 | $47,370 | $106,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10,200 | $60,730 | $64,070 | $42,360 | $87,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,160 | $57,940 | $60,150 | $38,960 | $92,890 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 9,980 | $49,150 | $50,850 | $35,690 | $65,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 10,660 | $46,140 | $47,160 | $33,970 | $61,650 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 15,920 | $44,600 | $45,230 | $33,750 | $59,350 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 15,930 | $40,790 | $43,300 | $33,370 | $58,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,950 | $40,640 | $41,620 | $33,100 | $49,320 |
| Nursing Assistants | 16,490 | $38,620 | $40,830 | $35,790 | $47,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,870 | $36,890 | $38,240 | $26,940 | $50,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,800 | $36,200 | $36,620 | $28,790 | $46,480 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 13,740 | $35,820 | $36,730 | $27,760 | $46,080 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,390 | $34,330 | $34,790 | $29,780 | $42,230 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 12,930 | $34,000 | $39,660 | $24,960 | $61,050 |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,820 | $30,350 | $34,570 | $26,390 | $44,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 28,360 | $29,420 | $30,300 | $24,960 | $35,440 |
| Cashiers | 20,410 | $29,420 | $30,020 | $24,960 | $35,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 10,030 | $27,840 | $29,510 | $24,960 | $36,650 |
Paxton, NE has an unemployment rate of 1.2% with a labor force of 344. About 87.9% of workers drive alone to work.