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Kennewick, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $26/hr national)

Kennewick, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Kennewick, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 274 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kennewick, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kennewick, WA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time54—$33.86/hr n=6
Full-time17$133k n=4—
Contract7——
Temporary5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail121—$33.86/hr n=6
Healthcare93$145k n=5—
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Consumer Goods33—$33.86/hr n=6
Professional Services9——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse20
  • Retail Associate17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Physician / Doctor13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Cook / Kitchen10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Nurse Practitioners5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Registered Nurses3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail121
  • Healthcare93
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Professional Services9
  • Real Estate8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified190 · 69%
  • Part-time54 · 20%
  • Full-time17 · 6%
  • Contract7 · 3%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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