Salaries in Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area
Typical pay for 339 jobs in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area. The median for all workers is $57,290 a year ($27.54 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$57,290
Median hourly
$27.54
Workers
129,490
vs U.S. median
+12%
Highest paying jobs in Kennewick-Richland, WA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $304,090 | 230 |
| Chief Executive | $287,180 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $215,860 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $203,250 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $199,380 | 330 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,970 | 150 |
| Purchasing Manager | $169,520 | 60 |
| Financial Manager | $168,000 | 310 |
| Managers, All Other | $167,660 | 440 |
| Veterinarian | $163,520 | 60 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,530 | 290 |
| Pharmacist | $158,130 | 220 |
| Facilities Manager | $157,120 | 90 |
| Data Scientist | $156,830 | 150 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $156,460 | 230 |
Most common jobs in Kennewick-Richland, WA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,800 | $47,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,120 | $36,410 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,580 | $37,600 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,560 | $106,410 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,540 | $38,940 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,470 | $42,340 |
| Cashier | 2,450 | $36,610 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,450 | $45,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,100 | $62,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,930 | $49,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,840 | $44,380 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,760 | $44,680 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,550 | $130,460 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,510 | $51,460 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,450 | $53,140 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Washington.
All 339 jobs by category
Management Occupations (21)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (21)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (12)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (19)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (14)Community and Social Service Occupations (11)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (19)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (8)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (11)Sales and Related Occupations (13)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (31)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (4)Construction and Extraction Occupations (20)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (24)Production Occupations (21)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $93,280 | $44.85 | 1,020 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,750 | $47.48 | 30 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $101,380 | $48.74 | 1,120 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $94,790 | $45.57 | 520 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,090 | $37.54 | 50 |
| Compliance Officer | $100,440 | $48.29 | 400 |
| Cost Estimator | $87,150 | $41.90 | 330 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $90,860 | $43.68 | 120 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $86,260 | $41.47 | 180 |
| Fundraiser | $73,090 | $35.14 | 60 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $81,290 | $39.08 | 620 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $112,740 | $54.20 | 100 |
| Loan Officer | $72,690 | $34.95 | 230 |
| Logistician | $80,690 | $38.79 | 90 |
| Management Analyst | $98,260 | $47.24 | 280 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,540 | $36.80 | 370 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $101,920 | $49.00 | 80 |
| Project Management Specialist | $125,940 | $60.55 | 1,260 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $63,950 | $30.75 | 30 |
| Tax Preparer | $44,250 | $21.27 | 50 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $98,280 | $47.25 | 330 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $141,250 | $67.91 | 70 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $78,990 | $37.98 | 40 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $80,600 | $38.75 | 230 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,100 | $61.11 | 320 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $68,330 | $32.85 | 500 |
| Data Scientist | $156,830 | $75.40 | 150 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,500 | $46.88 | 220 |
| Software Developer | $127,800 | $61.44 | 820 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,860 | $61.95 | 80 |
| Statistician | $92,230 | $44.34 | 30 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $83,300 | $40.05 | 40 |
| Web Developer | $91,870 | $44.17 | 40 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $102,890 | $49.47 | 40 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $72,590 | $34.90 | 90 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,030 | $62.51 | 320 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $79,050 | $38.00 | 120 |
| Civil Engineer | $121,370 | $58.35 | 630 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $82,560 | $39.69 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,190 | $61.63 | 450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $96,890 | $46.58 | 40 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $61,170 | $29.41 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $142,920 | $68.71 | 280 |
| Environmental Engineer | $140,060 | $67.34 | 390 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $149,740 | $71.99 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $75,080 | $36.10 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineer | $117,850 | $56.66 | 180 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $126,230 | $60.69 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $124,780 | $59.99 | 570 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $156,460 | $75.22 | 230 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $66,130 | $31.79 | 30 |
| Surveyor | $111,400 | $53.56 | 30 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $96,100 | $46.20 | 60 |
| Biological Technician | $52,700 | $25.34 | 100 |
| Chemical Technician | $63,300 | $30.43 | 80 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $129,110 | $62.07 | 300 |
| Food Science Technician | $48,550 | $23.34 | 90 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $97,770 | $47.01 | 90 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $58,790 | $28.26 | 80 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $122,180 | $58.74 | 70 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $125,970 | $60.56 | 290 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $132,830 | $63.86 | 50 |
| School Psychologist | $115,650 | $55.60 | 50 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $99,110 | $47.65 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $85,140 | $40.93 | 60 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $82,880 | $39.85 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $69,960 | $33.64 | 390 |
| Clergy | $77,420 | $37.22 | 30 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $62,540 | $30.07 | 130 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,830 | $23.96 | 90 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $88,900 | $42.74 | 260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,360 | $37.67 | 130 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $59,230 | $28.48 | 100 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $85,040 | $40.88 | 140 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $57,480 | $27.64 | 120 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,790 | $22.98 | 260 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $73,540 | $35.36 | 450 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $135,590 | $65.19 | 230 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $62,500 | $30.05 | 270 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,080 | $32.25 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,850 | — | 380 |
| Floral Designer | $39,310 | $18.90 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $74,520 | $35.83 | 90 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,000 | $25.00 | 60 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $52,190 | $25.09 | 60 |
| Photographer | $38,010 | $18.28 | 30 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $103,030 | $49.54 | 200 |
| Technical Writer | $119,160 | $57.29 | 80 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $49,540 | $23.82 | 520 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $50,080 | $24.08 | 100 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $47,810 | $22.98 | 4,800 |
| Massage Therapist | $79,950 | $38.44 | 80 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,820 | $24.43 | 850 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,050 | $23.10 | 70 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $34,650 | $16.66 | 50 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,060 | $23.11 | 1,060 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $40,370 | $19.41 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,640 | $22.90 | 120 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,980 | $35.09 | 70 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $40,100 | $19.28 | 130 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $79,460 | $38.20 | 590 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $44,530 | $21.41 | 50 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $103,780 | $49.90 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $80,090 | $38.50 | 360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $96,510 | $46.40 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $105,050 | $50.50 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $136,050 | $65.41 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $82,880 | $39.84 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,460 | $17.05 | 130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $104,570 | $50.28 | 340 |
| School Bus Monitor | $41,660 | $20.03 | 60 |
| Security Guard | $54,670 | $26.29 | 500 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 50 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $55,820 | $26.84 | 600 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $73,750 | $35.46 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $37,030 | $17.80 | 330 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,820 | $22.51 | 310 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,280 | $21.77 | 1,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,700 | $18.13 | 220 |
| Dishwasher | $37,400 | $17.98 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,410 | $17.51 | 4,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $56,260 | $27.05 | 710 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,390 | $18.46 | 810 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,860 | $18.20 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,780 | $17.20 | 360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $51,460 | $24.74 | 1,510 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $57,780 | $27.78 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $59,870 | $28.78 | 90 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $44,680 | $21.48 | 1,760 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,190 | $21.73 | 970 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,920 | $18.23 | 620 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,690 | $21.97 | 40 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,510 | $17.07 | 280 |
| Animal Caretaker | $38,340 | $18.43 | 190 |
| Childcare Worker | $37,840 | $18.19 | 180 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $49,780 | $23.93 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $69,820 | $33.57 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $58,630 | $28.19 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $49,640 | $23.87 | 250 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $46,840 | $22.52 | 170 |
| Recreation Worker | $43,460 | $20.90 | 120 |
| Skincare Specialist | $76,520 | $36.79 | 80 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,470 | $17.05 | 70 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $36,610 | $17.60 | 2,450 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $44,380 | $21.34 | 430 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,510 | $17.56 | 450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $79,300 | $38.13 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $59,100 | $28.41 | 1,090 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $47,630 | $22.90 | 180 |
| Parts Salesperson | $48,540 | $23.34 | 310 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $72,990 | $35.09 | 80 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,600 | $18.08 | 3,580 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $65,370 | $31.43 | 490 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $77,360 | $37.19 | 760 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $103,570 | $49.79 | 70 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $61,240 | $29.44 | 190 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Inspector | $63,130 | $30.35 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $42,340 | $20.35 | 2,470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $74,370 | $35.76 | 130 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,720 | $17.17 | 390 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $64,320 | $30.92 | 1,310 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $77,440 | $37.23 | 290 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $87,040 | $41.85 | 130 |
| Construction Laborer | $54,750 | $26.32 | 1,110 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $63,870 | $30.71 | 190 |
| Electrician | $99,850 | $48.00 | 1,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $126,630 | $60.88 | 1,020 |
| Glazier | $62,280 | $29.94 | 40 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $104,530 | $50.26 | 720 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $66,080 | $31.77 | 80 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $60,730 | $29.20 | 280 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $92,680 | $44.56 | 60 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $79,850 | $38.39 | 460 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $58,990 | $28.36 | 520 |
| Pipelayer | $77,220 | $37.13 | 90 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $97,130 | $46.70 | 840 |
| Roofer | $59,760 | $28.73 | 210 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $48,170 | $23.16 | 40 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $96,000 | $46.15 | 190 |
| Taper | $66,830 | $32.13 | 100 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $39,260 | $18.88 | 160 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $53,750 | $25.84 | 450 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $38,620 | $18.57 | 570 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $120,310 | $57.84 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $47,120 | $22.65 | 200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $69,290 | $33.31 | 580 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,520 | $30.06 | 2,100 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,950 | $23.05 | 1,240 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,380 | $21.34 | 1,840 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,570 | $22.39 | 770 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $38,670 | $18.59 | 780 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $74,180 | $35.66 | 90 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,120 | $18.81 | 90 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,940 | $18.72 | 2,540 |