Computer Programmers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $96,670 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.48
10th percentile $65,890
90th percentile $149,470
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,890
    25th
    $96,670
    50th (median)
    $96,670
    75th
    $111,230
    90th
    $149,470

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 113% Median Computer Programmers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Washington $158,820
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $128,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $119,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $109,590

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$132,160
    Computer User Support Specialists$66,150
    Computer Systems Analysts$127,540
    Information Security Analysts$138,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Kennewick, WA is $46.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.86 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Kennewick, WA is 2% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $65,890 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,670.