Civil Engineers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $121,170 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.25
10th percentile $77,670
90th percentile $176,950
Employed locally 500
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,670
    25th
    $95,170
    50th (median)
    $121,170
    75th
    $142,910
    90th
    $176,950

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Civil Engineers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Walla Walla, WA $119,080

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Walla Walla, WA $119,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,440
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,930
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,130
    Washington $105,090

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Chemical Engineers $139,560
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Environmental Engineers $138,090
    Nuclear Engineers $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Kennewick, WA is $58.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.82 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Kennewick, WA is 21.7% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,670 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,170.