Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $113,120 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.38
10th percentile $78,300
90th percentile $170,060
Employed locally 270
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,300
    25th
    $93,490
    50th (median)
    $113,120
    75th
    $144,620
    90th
    $170,060

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 132% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Lawrence, KS $109,740
    Bellingham, WA $103,120

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $103,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,680
    Washington $98,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,470

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880
    Chemical Technicians $58,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Kennewick, WA is $54.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.66 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Kennewick, WA is 34.8% above the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $78,300 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,490.