Nebraska Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Nebraska
Employment Indicators for Nebraska (2024)
Total Employed
1,024,674
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
68.6 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.3%
Entrepreneurship
Government
15.0%
Public Sector
Nebraska Workforce by Sector & Gender
Nebraska Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 702,853 | 68.6% |
| Government | 154,109 | 15.0% |
| Self-Employed | 64,811 | 6.3% |
| Private Non-Profit | 100,431 | 9.8% |
Nebraska Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.34:1 |
| Government | 0.76:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.74:1 |
Nebraska Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Nebraska Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.6% | 15.0% | 6.3% | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 68.7% | 14.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 69.3% | 14.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | 69.5% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 2020 | 69.8% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 70.3% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 70.6% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 9.3% |
| 2017 | 70.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| 2016 | 70.2% | 14.0% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 69.9% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| 2014 | 69.5% | 14.4% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| 2013 | 69.2% | 14.5% | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| 2012 | 69.1% | 14.3% | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| 2011 | 69.0% | 14.2% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 68.9% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 9.0% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Nebraska
The largest employment sector in Nebraska is Private For-Profit, which employs 68.6% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 1,024,674 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Nebraska.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.34:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Nebraska has shown an increase, moving from 937,574 to 1,024,674 according to Census Bureau records.