SOC 41-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Sales Agents — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Kennewick, WA is $72,990 per year, well above the national median of $52,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Kennewick, WA is $72,990 per year, well above the national median of $52,830. The gap of 38.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $53,680 and $91,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,630 and the ninetieth at $101,900.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Walla Walla records the highest median at $97,470. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,630 | −15.5% |
| 25th | $53,680 | +1.6% |
| Median (50th) | $72,990 | +38.2% |
| 75th | $91,060 | +72.4% |
| 90th | $101,900 | +92.9% |
| Mean | $74,600 | +41.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walla Walla | $97,470 | 50 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $82,500 | 180 | |
| 3 | Seattle | $79,990 | 3,790 | |
| 4 | Bremerton | $75,340 | 80 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $73,540 | 40 | |
| 6 | Yakima | $72,520 | 40 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $72,290 | 70 | |
| 8 | Bellingham | $72,010 | 100 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $69,260 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $72,990 buys what $68,215 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,215US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,990 a year, 38.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,630 to $101,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Walla Walla, at $97,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $72,990, or $35.09 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 $52,830, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 38.2% 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 $101,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,630 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 Walla Walla, at $97,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 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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