SOC 43-6012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 8 metro areas compared
At $54,190, median pay for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kennewick, WA tracks the national median of $55,570 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,190, median pay for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kennewick, WA tracks the national median of $55,570 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,490 to $65,160.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $62,950. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $47,490 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $54,190 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $65,160 | +17.3% |
| 90th | $81,000 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $58,680 | +5.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $54,190 buys what $50,645 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,645US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,190 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,700 to $81,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $62,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $54,190, or $26.06 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 $55,570, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 2.5% lower. 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 $81,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,700 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 Bremerton, at $62,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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