Lawyers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $130,330 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.66
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $217,460
Employed locally 260
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $99,030
    50th (median)
    $130,330
    75th
    $172,470
    90th
    $217,460

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 152% Median Lawyers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $192,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Delaware $172,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,230
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,580
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $201,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Kennewick, WA is $62.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.54 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Kennewick, WA is 13.8% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,030.