Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Kennewick
339 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Kennewick belongs to Medical Transcriptionists, at $34,650 per year. The highest is $304,090.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Transcriptionists | $34,650 | 50 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,460 | 130 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,470 | 70 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,510 | 280 | |
| 5 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,720 | 390 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,780 | 360 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,410 | 4,120 | |
| 8 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,510 | 450 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $36,610 | 2,450 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $37,030 | 330 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $304,090 | 230 |
| Chief Executives | $287,180 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $215,860 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $203,250 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $199,380 | 330 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,970 | 150 |
| Purchasing Managers | $169,520 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $168,000 | 310 |
| Managers, All Other | $167,660 | 440 |
| Veterinarians | $163,520 | 60 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,530 | 290 |
| Pharmacists | $158,130 | 220 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,120 | 90 |
| Data Scientists | $156,830 | 150 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $156,460 | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $154,340 | 250 |
| Physician Assistants | $154,230 | 120 |
| Human Resources Managers | $152,300 | 90 |
| Construction Managers | $149,900 | 320 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $149,740 | 100 |
| Optometrists | $149,510 | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $148,320 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,890 | 180 |
| Engineers, All Other | $142,920 | 280 |
| Computer Network Architects | $141,250 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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