Electricians Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $108,740 +74.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.28
10th percentile $54,800
90th percentile $127,430
Employed locally 970
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,800
    25th
    $78,060
    50th (median)
    $108,740
    75th
    $115,970
    90th
    $127,430

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 127% Median Electricians salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Washington $96,530
    Bellingham, WA $86,170

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $113,530
    Carpenters $72,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $95,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Kennewick, WA is $52.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.28 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Kennewick, WA is 74.4% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $54,800 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,060.