Chemical Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $58,820 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $111,580
Employed locally 80
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $87,460
    90th
    $111,580

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,240
    Delaware $64,930
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,480
    Bellingham, WA $62,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.63 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 1.8% above the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.