Nebraska ranked nation’s best for job seekers and workers

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — In a new study from WalletHub, Nebraska was ranked as the top state for job searching.

WalletHub used multiple indicators to identify their rankings in job-market strength and economic health.

Nebraska ranked second in job-market strength and 23rd in economic environment. Nebraska ranked fourth in highest employment growth, fifth in shortest time spent commuting and 11th-most job opportunities per capita, according to the study.

According to WalletHub, Nebraska has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at around 3%.

In WalletHub’s study on jobs in specific cities, Lincoln ranked 69th and Omaha ranked 74th.