SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary reaches $161,530 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary reaches $161,530 a year. That is 52.6% more than the national median of $105,870. Pay ranges from under $140,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $171,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $148,990 to $165,900.
The area has 290 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $174,260. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 11th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,980 | +33.2% |
| 25th | $148,990 | +40.7% |
| Median (50th) | $161,530 | +52.6% |
| 75th | $165,900 | +56.7% |
| 90th | $171,210 | +61.7% |
| Mean | $157,860 | +49.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $174,260 | 3,360 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $170,970 | 120 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $169,470 | 180 | |
| 4 | Bremerton | $168,540 | 200 | |
| 5 | Olympia | $166,910 | 270 | |
| 6 | Wenatchee | $163,170 | 120 | |
| 7 | Longview | $162,170 | 80 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $151,280 | 300 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $144,210 | 490 | |
| 10 | Walla Walla | $137,660 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $161,530 buys what $150,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 42.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$161,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$150,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $161,530 a year, 52.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $140,980 to $171,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $174,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $161,530, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,870, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 52.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kennewick, WA earns more than $171,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $140,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $174,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Kennewick, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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