| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Kearney, Nebraska | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $37,662 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $16,250 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $31,641 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $36,985 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $37,962 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $19,384 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $45,625 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $51,172 | $62,996 |
| Information | $25,700 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $32,199 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $26,735 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $41,542 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $76,250 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $25,045 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $36,964 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $26,270 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $8,626 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $10,254 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $24,720 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $41,635 | $51,719 |