Paramedics pay range in Kennewick
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,310 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Kennewick earn between $89,540 and $104,310.
- $61K10th
- $90K25th
- $101KMedian
- $104K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,330 | $7,694 | $44.39 |
| Median | $101,250 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,540 | $7,462 | $43.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,310 | $8,692 | $50.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Kennewick vs. Washington and the U.S.
Paramedics in Kennewick earn 9% less than the Washington average ($101,070) and 46% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +67% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $92,330 | $101,250 | $60,690 | $104,310 | 80 |
| Washington | $101,070 | $104,310 | $61,010 | $133,040 | 2,110 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Kennewick
On the average salary of $92,330, a single filer in Kennewick takes home about $73,784 a year, or $6,149 a month and $2,838 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross 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.
Is Kennewick a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kennewick area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $92,330 buys what about $92,257 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Kennewick ($57,290). A typical home costs $441,524, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Washington cities
Kennewick ranks 6th of 8 Washington metro areas for this job; Bellingham pays the most ($119,190).
- Bellingham$119,190
- Seattle$117,660
- Bremerton$110,800
- Olympia$109,680
- Mount Vernon$106,520
- Kennewick$92,330
- Spokane$85,640
- Wenatchee$75,520
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Kennewick: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Kennewick?
$44.39 an hour on average, and $48.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Kennewick?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Kennewick?
About $73,784 a year ($6,149 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,330. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Kennewick than elsewhere?
The average here is 46% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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. SOC code 29-2043; area Kennewick-Richland, WA (28420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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