Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $98,580 +54.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,530
90th percentile $119,650
Employed locally 180
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,530
    25th
    $77,410
    50th (median)
    $98,580
    75th
    $107,790
    90th
    $119,650

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 115% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $101,490
    Bellingham, WA $100,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $99,150
    Washington $98,580

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$86,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$105,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,590
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43,230
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Kennewick, WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kennewick, WA is 54.2% above the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,530 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,410.