Recreation Workers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $38,380 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $34,610
90th percentile $58,560
Employed locally 160
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,610
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $38,380
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $58,560

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Recreation Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Washington $43,850
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Longview-Kelso, WA $40,920
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,560
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $40,060

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,280
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $47,420
    Childcare Workers $36,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,860
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $46,180
    Animal Caretakers $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Kennewick, WA is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Kennewick, WA is 8.5% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,610 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.