Regional Data

Lincoln and Lancaster County

Employment

Lincoln offers a highly educated and motivated labor force. The work ethic and productivity of the Lincoln employees are cited by local employers as two key advantages of doing business in Lincoln. Average annual employment continues to grow steadily and the unemployment rate remains relatively low.

 Annual Employment

From 2000 to 2010 employment grew by 7,800 or 4.8 percent in the Lincoln Metropolitan Area, compared to the 1.5 percent decline in U.S. employment.

Unemployment Rate

Employment by Industry

Largest Private Sector Employers

Ameritas Life InsuranceInsurance
BryanLGH Medical CenterHealth Care
BNSF RailroadTransportation
Dell ServicesBusiness Services
Duncan Aviation, Inc.Aviation Service/Sales
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing USARecreational Vehicles
Lincoln Benefit LifeInsurance
Madonna Rehabilitation HospitalHealth Care
Molex, Inc.Electronics Mfg.
NelnetFinancial Services
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical CenterHealth Care
State Farm InsuranceInsurance
Verizon WirelessTelecommunications