Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $60,430 +10% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $97,590
Employed locally 130
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $91,870
    90th
    $97,590

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 70% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,580
    Yakima, WA $63,540
    Washington $61,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,910

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $91,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,870
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Kennewick, WA is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Kennewick, WA is 10% above the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.