Environmental Engineers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $138,090 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $66.39
10th percentile $86,440
90th percentile $181,290
Employed locally 290
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,440
    25th
    $108,610
    50th (median)
    $138,090
    75th
    $171,750
    90th
    $181,290

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 161% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290
    Washington $115,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $115,770
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $106,760

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Civil Engineers $121,170
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Chemical Engineers $139,560
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Nuclear Engineers $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Kennewick, WA is $66.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.56 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Kennewick, WA is 32.6% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,440 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,610.