May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA
339 occupations
Across 339 occupations with published wages in Kennewick, physicians, all other record the highest median at $304,090 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Kennewick
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $304,090 | 230 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $287,180 | 70 | |
| 3 | Natural Sciences Managers | $215,860 | 110 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $203,250 | 100 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $199,380 | 330 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,970 | 150 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $169,520 | 60 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $168,000 | 310 | |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | $167,660 | 440 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $163,520 | 60 | |
| 11 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,530 | 290 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $158,130 | 220 | |
| 13 | Facilities Managers | $157,120 | 90 | |
| 14 | Data Scientists | $156,830 | 150 | |
| 15 | Nuclear Engineers | $156,460 | 230 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $154,340 | 250 | |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $154,230 | 120 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $152,300 | 90 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $149,900 | 320 | |
| 20 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $149,740 | 100 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $149,510 | 30 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $148,320 | 100 | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $147,890 | 180 | |
| 24 | Engineers, All Other | $142,920 | 280 | |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | $141,250 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,800 | $47,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,120 | $36,410 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,580 | $37,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,560 | $106,410 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,540 | $38,940 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,470 | $42,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,450 | $45,510 |
| Cashiers | 2,450 | $36,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,100 | $62,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,930 | $49,470 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Transcriptionists | $34,650 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,460 | 130 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,470 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,510 | 280 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,720 | 390 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,780 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,410 | 4,120 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,510 | 450 |
| Cashiers | $36,610 | 2,450 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $37,030 | 330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.