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Average salary by job family in Kennewick
| Management | $161,590 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $125,980 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $119,900 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $119,810 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $114,780 |
| Legal | $112,330 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $102,020 |
| Construction and Extraction | $83,030 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $79,690 |
| Protective Service | $78,680 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $72,600 |
| Community and Social Service | $71,530 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,340 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $55,840 |
| Production | $55,380 |
| Sales and Related | $51,680 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,660 |
| Personal Care and Service | $50,200 |
| Healthcare Support | $49,070 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,260 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $45,140 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,180 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kennewick
- Chief Executives$293,870
- Physicians, All Other$277,050
- Natural Sciences Managers$214,620
- Dentists, General$212,290
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$205,510
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$191,210
- Financial Managers$184,250
- Purchasing Managers$174,460
- Managers, All Other$174,120
- Veterinarians$162,480
Most common jobs in Kennewick and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,800 | $47,170 | $47,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,120 | $38,230 | $36,410 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,580 | $42,000 | $37,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,560 | $114,560 | $106,410 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,540 | $41,660 | $38,940 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,470 | $41,250 | $42,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,450 | $44,690 | $45,510 |
| Cashiers | 2,450 | $38,320 | $36,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,100 | $66,300 | $62,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,930 | $52,220 | $49,470 |
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Cost of living in Kennewick
Prices in the Kennewick area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $73,460 therefore buys what $73,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $441,524, 5.1 times the median household income of $85,881.
$441,524typical home value
$85,881median household income
100.1BEA price parity
307,900metro population
Take-home pay in Kennewick
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,650 | $37,253 | $3,104 |
| Median wage | $57,290 | $48,213 | $4,018 |
| Average wage | $73,460 | $60,509 | $5,042 |
| 75th percentile wage | $91,550 | $73,235 | $6,103 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Kennewick
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$294K
- Natural Sciences Managers$215K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$206K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$191K
- Financial Managers$184K
- Purchasing Managers$174K
- Managers, All Other$174K
- Sales Managers$160K
- Marketing Managers$159K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$158K
- Facilities Managers$158K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Construction Managers$151K
- General and Operations Managers$151K
- Industrial Production Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$145K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$127K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$126K
- Food Service Managers$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$100K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73K
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$158K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$148K
- Environmental Engineers$140K
- Engineers, All Other$139K
- Electrical Engineers$139K
- Chemical Engineers$138K
- Mechanical Engineers$129K
- Industrial Engineers$129K
- Civil Engineers$124K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$112K
- Surveyors$103K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$99K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$80K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$68K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$277K
- Dentists, General$212K
- Veterinarians$162K
- Physician Assistants$155K
- Pharmacists$153K
- Nurse Practitioners$151K
- Optometrists$148K
- Dental Hygienists$118K
- Registered Nurses$115K
- Physical Therapists$111K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$106K
- Occupational Therapists$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$102K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$96K
- Respiratory Therapists$94K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Paramedics$92K
- Chiropractors$86K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Surgical Technologists$74K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Pharmacy Technicians$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Data Scientists$157K
- Computer Network Architects$144K
- Software Developers$135K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$130K
- Computer Systems Analysts$124K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Statisticians$101K
- Web Developers$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$93K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$85K
- Computer User Support Specialists$78K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$137K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$130K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$124K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$124K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$113K
- School Psychologists$109K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$105K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$104K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$95K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Chemical Technicians$75K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$73K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$50K
Legal3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$143K
- Project Management Specialists$125K
- Labor Relations Specialists$114K
- Management Analysts$112K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106K
- Compliance Officers$105K
- Training and Development Specialists$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$101K
- Cost Estimators$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$98K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$94K
- Budget Analysts$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$90K
- Human Resources Specialists$89K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Logisticians$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Tax Preparers$49K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$119K
- Sheet Metal Workers$98K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$95K
- Electricians$94K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$91K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$88K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$87K
- Pipelayers$81K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$78K
- Carpenters$77K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$73K
- Glaziers$70K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$69K
- Tapers$68K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$66K
- Roofers$64K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$136K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$113K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$108K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$88K
- Firefighters$78K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$76K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Security Guards$60K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$51K
- School Bus Monitors$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$107K
- Millwrights$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$103K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$90K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$85K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$82K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$92K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$86K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75K
- Clergy$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$71K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$62K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$104K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$99K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$97K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$96K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$94K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$92K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$88K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$87K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$81K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$73K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45K
Office and Administrative Support31 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$80K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$72K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Procurement Clerks$64K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Data Entry Keyers$49K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Tellers$47K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Production21 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$86K
- Machinists$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$71K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$71K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Bakers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$127K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$85K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$62K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Parts Salespersons$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Cashiers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Bus Drivers, School$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$57K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$53K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$48K
- Recreation Workers$45K
- Animal Caretakers$45K
- Childcare Workers$39K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Medical Assistants$53K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$47K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$59K
- Waiters and Waitresses$59K
- Bartenders$59K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48K
- Cooks, Restaurant$45K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$43K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Dishwashers$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
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Salary in Kennewick: questions
What is a good salary in Kennewick?
Half of all workers in the Kennewick metro earn less than $57,290 and the average is $73,460. Earning more than $91,550 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kennewick to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,825, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kennewick?
Chief Executives ($293,870), Physicians, All Other ($277,050), Natural Sciences Managers ($214,620).
What is the average salary in Richland?
Richland is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, where the average salary is $73,460 a year and the median $57,290. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Richland, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Kennewick-Richland, WA (28420), all occupations and 339 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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