SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $126,630 a year, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kennewick, WA sits 58.4% above the national figure of $79,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $126,630 a year, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kennewick, WA sits 58.4% above the national figure of $79,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $83,760 and $149,510. The lowest tenth earn under $64,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $160,110.
The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Mount Vernon records the highest median at $130,790. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $83,760 | +4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $126,630 | +58.4% |
| 75th | $149,510 | +87.1% |
| 90th | $160,110 | +100.3% |
| Mean | $118,990 | +48.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $130,790 | 560 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $121,130 | 11,040 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $115,340 | 840 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $107,830 | 730 | |
| 5 | Longview | $106,120 | 290 | |
| 6 | Olympia | $102,210 | 460 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $99,410 | 290 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $92,780 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $89,250 | 70 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $87,260 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $126,630 buys what $118,346 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 48.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$126,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,346US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $126,630 a year, 58.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,000 to $160,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $130,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $126,630, or $60.88 per hour, 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 $79,920, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 58.4% 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 $160,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,000 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 Mount Vernon, at $130,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,020 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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