Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $48,870 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $66,480
Employed locally 190
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $57,270
    90th
    $66,480

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $53,290
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Washington $49,940

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $91,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $60,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.68 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 8.3% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.