Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $46,390 +37.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $83,350
Employed locally 1,400
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $42,530
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $83,350

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 54% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Washington $47,490

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,360
    Food Preparation Workers $37,330
    Bartenders $46,780
    Cooks, Fast Food $34,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kennewick, WA is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.99 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Kennewick, WA is 37.4% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,530.