Occupational Therapists Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $101,710 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $74,400
90th percentile $125,270
Employed locally 90
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,400
    25th
    $91,600
    50th (median)
    $101,710
    75th
    $121,180
    90th
    $125,270

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $108,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,690
    Yakima, WA $107,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,050

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Kennewick, WA is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.75 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Kennewick, WA is 3.4% above the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,400 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,600.