SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $101,390 a year, the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kennewick, WA sits 57.5% above the national figure of $64,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,390 a year, the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kennewick, WA sits 57.5% above the national figure of $64,370. Half of workers earn between $81,440 and $110,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $68,560 and the ninetieth at $119,390.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.7 of every thousand jobs. Mount Vernon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 77th of 339 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,560 | +6.5% |
| 25th | $81,440 | +26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $101,390 | +57.5% |
| 75th | $110,580 | +71.8% |
| 90th | $119,390 | +85.5% |
| Mean | $96,050 | +49.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $106,920 | 160 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $104,410 | 420 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $104,320 | 300 | |
| 4 | Seattle | $102,560 | 5,230 | |
| 5 | Walla Walla | $101,540 | 80 | |
| 6 | Wenatchee | $100,900 | 180 | |
| 7 | Bellingham | $100,430 | 330 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $98,760 | 470 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $97,850 | 920 | |
| 10 | Longview | $94,190 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $101,390 buys what $94,757 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 47.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,757US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,390 a year, 57.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,560 to $119,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $106,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $101,390, 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 $64,370, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 57.5% 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 $119,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,560 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 $106,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 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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