Veterinarians Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $133,580 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.22
10th percentile $90,170
90th percentile $212,710
Employed locally 40
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,170
    25th
    $106,280
    50th (median)
    $133,580
    75th
    $172,240
    90th
    $212,710

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 156% Median Veterinarians salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Washington $155,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350

    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 Veterinarians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Kennewick, WA is $64.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.07 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Kennewick, WA is 6.4% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $90,170 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,280.