Nursing Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $46,640 +18% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 1,010
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $56,700

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Washington $48,260
    Bellingham, WA $47,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,070
    Medical Assistants $47,980
    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 Nursing Assistants make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 18% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.