Firefighters Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $79,210 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.08
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $92,870
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $62,450
    50th (median)
    $79,210
    75th
    $89,320
    90th
    $92,870

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 92% Median Firefighters salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Longview-Kelso, WA $97,460
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $87,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $103,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Kennewick, WA is $38.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Kennewick, WA is 33.1% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,450.