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RN-Clinical Manager Home Health $5/K BONUS
Amedisys · Kennewick, WA
$110k–$115k/ year
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Kennewick, WA
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Kennewick area earn a median of $62.18 per hour, about $129,340 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.27 and $75.18. That ranks 49th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 48th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kennewick. The free report below lists employers near Kennewick and what they pay.
- $62.18median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $50–$75typical range per hour
- 220nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 10% below the Washington statewide median of $68.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 220 medical and health services managers employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.93 | $91,370 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.27 | $104,560 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.18 | $129,340 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.18 | $156,370 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $99.44 | $206,840 | 75% above U.S. median |
How Kennewick ranks
- 49th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 48th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 8 Washington metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kennewick
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.18 median hour buys what $62.13 buys at the national price level, 10% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kennewick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,238
- Per year: $111,924
- Per month: $9,327
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kennewick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Kennewick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trios Health Kennewick, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco, WA | 5 mi | $62.18/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 8 mi | $62.18/hr | 64,372 |
| Yakima, WA | 71 mi | $58.85/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 131 mi | $63.58/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 137 mi | $63.58/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 153 mi | $57.26/hr | 57,355 |
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License and tax basics in Washington
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Kennewick, WA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $62.18 per hour, about $129,340 a year. The middle half earn between $50.27 and $75.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kennewick a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 48th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Kennewick?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Kennewick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kennewick.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Kennewick as a nurse manager & leadership?
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kennewick in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Benton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kennewick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kennewick is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterBellevue, WA · 1 wage offer$82.78/ hr$71–$95
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$76.44/ hr$58–$96
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Low$52Median$80.08High$108
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- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Mary Bridge Children'sPermanent$264k–$326k/ year
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