Trades & Labor Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Solar Installer Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median solar installer salary in Kearney, NE is $40,996 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 4.4% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$40,996
vs State Avg
$-1,907
vs National
$-6,674
Cost of Living
86%

Solar Installer Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level solar installer earns around $29,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $58,480 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,240
$-4,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$42,140
$-6,860 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$58,480
$-9,520 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $27,520
25th Percentile $32,680
Median (50th) $40,996
75th Percentile $51,600
90th Percentile $61,920

Solar Installer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$44,333
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$43,856
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$42,903
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$40,043
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Solar Installer in Kearney

Education

Most solar installer positions require a high school diploma. Kearney and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Solar PV SystemsElectricalRoofingSafetyBlueprint ReadingNEC Code

Job Outlook

Nationally, solar installer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Kearney may vary based on local industry and population growth.