Labor Force

Our 2010 comprehensive Labor Availability Study was conducted by The Pathfinders of Dallas, TX.  This independent study was based on feedback generated from household and local employers surveys.

For complete study results, click on the link below:

2010 Lincoln County Labor Availability Assessment

Wage & Benefits Survey

During the fall of 2007, The Pathfinders group also conducted an independent Wage and Fringe Benefits Survey for the North Platte/Lincoln County region.  Information was gathered via a printed survey form.  Sixty-five (65) companies with a combined total employment of over 11,700 workers participated in the survey representing business sectors including manufacturing, construction, medical, retail and others.

The wage data presented by job title in this report includes:  Average Entry Pay, Mean Average Pay and Weighted Average Pay.  Fringe benefits reported include insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations and financial plans.

For complete study results, click on the link below.

2007 Wage & Benefits Study

For additional labor force information, please visit the Nebraska Department of Labor, Workforce Development site.

www.dol.nebraska.gov