Surveyors Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $78,200 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $49,730
90th percentile $138,680
Employed locally 50
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,730
    25th
    $65,040
    50th (median)
    $78,200
    75th
    $124,170
    90th
    $138,680

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 91% Median Surveyors salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $106,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,840
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,610
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $88,340
    Washington $88,340

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Civil Engineers $121,170
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Chemical Engineers $139,560
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Environmental Engineers $138,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Kennewick, WA is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.71 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Kennewick, WA is 7.5% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,730 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,040.