Engineering Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Environmental Engineer Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median environmental engineer salary in Kearney, NE is $83,265 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 4.4% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$83,265
vs State Avg
$-3,873
vs National
$-13,555
Cost of Living
86%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $55,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $122,120 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,040
$-8,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,280
$-13,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$122,120
$-19,880 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $52,460
25th Percentile $65,360
Median (50th) $83,265
75th Percentile $104,920
90th Percentile $127,280

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$90,043
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$89,074
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$87,138
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$81,329
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Kearney

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Kearney and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Kearney may vary based on local industry and population growth.