SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term is $45,050 a year, which is 8.1% higher than the national figure of $41,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kennewick, WA the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term is $45,050 a year, which is 8.1% higher than the national figure of $41,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,060 and $52,000. The lowest tenth earn under $44,060, while the highest tenth earn more than $52,000.
The area has 750 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Longview records the highest median at $61,260. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 287th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,060 | +5.7% |
| 25th | $44,060 | +5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $45,050 | +8.1% |
| 75th | $52,000 | +24.8% |
| 90th | $52,000 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $48,500 | +16.4% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $61,260 | 230 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $60,070 | 7,220 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $55,950 | 450 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $55,740 | 600 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $54,350 | 290 | |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $53,610 | 150 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $52,000 | 1,110 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $51,490 | 710 | |
| 9 | Olympia | $48,060 | 280 | |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $45,050 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $45,050 buys what $42,103 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,103US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,050 a year, 8.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,060 to $52,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Longview, at $61,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $45,050, or $21.66 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 $41,670, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 8.1% 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 $52,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,060 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 Longview, at $61,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 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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