The Power Behind Omaha’s Economy

Obtaining a clear view of the talent driving the region’s economic growth is crucial to understanding its potential. The information below highlights key employment trends, industry strengths, and labor force characteristics, providing meaningful context for businesses, investors, and community partners. It is designed to pair data with visual clarity, helping to quickly understand the people, skills, and opportunities that define Omaha’s labor market.

Omaha, NE

Business and Workforce

There are 20,738 businesses in Omaha, NE, employing 334,379 workers and pulling from a labor force of 249,972 age 16 and above. 25,655 workers commute into Omaha, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

215,894 residents both live and work in/around Omaha, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.16% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 182,900 drive alone, 21,806 carpool, and 2,888 take public transportation. 7,828 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 34,111 residents work from home.

70,806 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 29,633 have associates degrees, 88,009 have bachelor’s degrees, and 50,370 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2025-12-15