Software Developers Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $132,160 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.54
10th percentile $89,490
90th percentile $186,180
Employed locally 610
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,490
    25th
    $105,650
    50th (median)
    $132,160
    75th
    $166,960
    90th
    $186,180

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 154% Median Software Developers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $161,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,650

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$66,150
    Computer Systems Analysts$127,540
    Information Security Analysts$138,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,290
    Data Scientists$156,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Kennewick, WA is $63.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.19 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Kennewick, WA is 0.7% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $89,490 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,650.