Chemical Engineers salary
in Kennewick-Richland, WA
Chemical Engineers in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro earn a median of $130,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $125,040 and 1% above the WA statewide median of $128,290. It ranks #5 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN KENNEWICK · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Chemical Engineers salary in Kennewick?
The BLS median is $130,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $100,820 and $166,910. The 10th percentile is $100,370 and the 90th is $205,000.
Is Kennewick a high-paying metro for Chemical Engineers?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $125,040 and 1% above the WA statewide median of $128,290. It ranks #5 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Chemical Engineers the most in Kennewick?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Battelle Memorial Institute ($100,420). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.