Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Kennewick-Richland is 210.
  • LPNs in Kennewick-Richland earn an average of $59,690 per year or $28.70 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington LPNs who work in Kennewick-Richland is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Kennewick-Richland is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kennewick-Richland

  • Ranks #8 in Washington for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Washington for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #48 in the nation for salary and #58 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #437 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Washington

Kennewick-Richland LPNs earn an average of $59,690 or $28.70 per hour which is 5% less than the Washington average salary of $63,250.

AverageKennewick-RichlandWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.70$30.41-5.62%
Annual Salary$59,690$63,250-5.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kennewick-Richland LPNs earn an average of $59,690 or $28.70 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageKennewick-RichlandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.70$24.9315.12%
Annual Salary$59,690$51,85015.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Kennewick-Richland earns an average annual salary of $58,600 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $63,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kennewick-Richland is 2% higher than the Washington average, which means Kennewick-Richland residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $63,250.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,914.
  • Kennewick-Richland average salary is $59,690.
  • Kennewick-Richland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,600.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kennewick-Richland$59,690101.86%$58,600
Washington$63,250107.36%$58,914
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Kennewick-Richland, 50% of LPNs earn between $56,150 and $61,260 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $73,680, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $47,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $47,000
15%2 – 4 years32$47,000 – $56,150
25%5 – 9 years52$56,150 – $58,760
25%10 – 14 years52$58,760 – $61,260
15%15 – 20 years32$58,760 – $73,680
10%20+ years21Above $73,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $59,690, Kennewick-Richland LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($119,810), and Registered Nurses ($83,320).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$119,810
Registered Nurses$83,320
LPNs$59,690
Nursing Assistants$33,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kennewick-Richland LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Kennewick-Richland is 210.

LPNs earn an average of $59,690 per year or $28.70 per hour in Kennewick-Richland.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kennewick-Richland LPNs earn an average of $58,600 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Kennewick-Richland are Nurse Practitioners($119,810), Registered Nurses($83,320), LPNs($59,690).


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