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Kearney, NE is a great place to live and work. The job growth for the area is expected to be 18.82% over the next decade, which is higher than the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Kearney is also significantly lower than the national average at just 2.1%, making it a great destination for anyone looking for a job. With its strong economy and excellent job opportunities, Kearney has become one of the most attractive places to live and work in Nebraska.

The unemployment rate in Kearney is 2.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Kearney has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Kearney is $62,695.
- The median home cost in Kearney is $259,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Kearney? Architecture, Engineering ($92,793)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($9,023)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($70,208)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($4,696)
- Average Income of Residents in Kearney ($32,407) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Kearney (2.1) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Kearney, Nebraska that match your qualifications.

     JobsKearney, NebraskaUnited States
  $32,407$37,638
  $62,695$69,021
  2.16
  -2.9%-6.2%
  30.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationKearney, NebraskaUnited States
  Management$59,375$77,236
  Business, Financial$49,980$68,299
  Computer, Math$59,877$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$92,793$86,023
  Sciences$49,783$66,034
  Social Service$62,569$44,925
  Legal$64,643$88,013
  Education$47,717$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$44,479$43,591
  Health Practitioners$60,486$75,327
  Health Technicians$41,917$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,219$25,441
  Fire Fighters$17,315$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,894$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,023$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,400$23,378
  Personal Care$11,213$15,351
  Sales, Related$35,110$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$27,336$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$9,375$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$40,469$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$39,537$48,436
  Production$39,857$38,103
  Transportation$25,572$39,572
  Material Moving$20,342$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKearney, NebraskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$44,643$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$40,625$44,287
  Manufacturing$52,179$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$54,133$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,376$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$60,054$43,256
  Utilities$70,208$77,546
  Information$34,052$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$65,195$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$59,286$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$44,583$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,966$30,687
  Educational Services$40,197$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,875$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$4,696$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,766$18,154
  Other Services$43,051$29,481
  Public Administration$53,803$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 13 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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