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State economy

Nebraska economy

Nebraska's unemployment rate was 2.9% in September 2026, unchanged from the month before and 2.9% a year earlier. That ranks 6 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 1.06 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 4,100 (+0.4%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.2% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $100,600 in 2025.

2.9%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate2.9%Rank 6 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.0–8.2%Low Feb 2022 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs1.06M+0.4% in a year · rank 26
Home prices (FHFA)+3.2%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +41%
Median household income$100,6002025 · rank 13 of 51

Nebraska: unemployment rate

Nebraska unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 2.9%; high 8.2% on Apr 1, 2020; low 2.0% on Feb 1, 2022.2%4%6%8%10%20082010201220142016201820202022202420262.9%High 8.2%Low 2.0%

Nebraska: jobs, change from a year earlier

Nebraska nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.4%; high +7.4% on Apr 1, 2021; low -8.9% on Apr 1, 2020.-10%-5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025+0.4%High +7.4%Low -8.9%

Nebraska: home prices, change from a year earlier

Nebraska FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.2%; high +17.7% on Apr 1, 2022; low -2.4% on Jan 1, 2010.-5%0%5%10%15%20%20052010201520202025+3.2%High +17.7%Low -2.4%

Nebraska: median household income

Nebraska median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $100,600; high $100,600 on Jul 1, 2025; low $21,400 on Jul 1, 1984.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,000$120,0001990199520002005201020152020$100,600Low $21,400

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).