Medical Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $47,980 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $61,540
Employed locally 750
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $56,490
    90th
    $61,540

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Assistants salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Washington $55,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,040
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,200

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$46,070
    Nursing Assistants$46,640
    Dental Assistants$48,190
    Phlebotomists$45,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,710
    Massage Therapists$78,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 8.6% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.