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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $103K | $49.54/hr |
| 72 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 73 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 74 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.26/hr |
| 75 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 76 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $102K | $49/hr |
| 77 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 78 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 79 | Paramedics | Healthcare | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 80 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.29/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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