Chemical Engineers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $139,560 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.10
10th percentile $92,650
90th percentile $182,040
Employed locally 300
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,650
    25th
    $109,310
    50th (median)
    $139,560
    75th
    $171,060
    90th
    $182,040

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $135,830
    Delaware $131,330
    Washington $130,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $129,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $122,660

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Civil Engineers $121,170
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Environmental Engineers $138,090
    Nuclear Engineers $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Kennewick, WA is $67.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.56 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Kennewick, WA is 14.5% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $92,650 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,310.