Top Paying Jobs in Kennewick-Richland, WA
Kennewick-Richland, WA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 28,910 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($304,090), Chief Executives ($287,180), Natural Sciences Managers ($215,860). The cost of living index is 100.08 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,538/month.
$127K
Avg. median salary
100.08
Cost of living index
$1,538
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Kennewick-Richland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.66/hr |
| 52 | School Psychologists | Science | $116K | $55.6/hr |
| 53 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $114K | $54.96/hr |
| 54 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $113K | $54.2/hr |
| 55 | Surveyors | Engineering | $111K | $53.56/hr |
| 56 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 57 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $108K | N/A |
| 58 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $107K | $51.61/hr |
| 59 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $106K | $51.16/hr |
| 60 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | Healthcare | $106K | $50.79/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,538/mo
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