WA · Pasco · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Pasco, WA

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Pasco area centers on $43.83 per hour, or about $91,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.86 and the upper quarter over $62.14. That ranks 22nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 14th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pasco.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Pasco, WA

The metro median is 6% above the Washington statewide median of $41.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 390 compliance officers employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.93$58,09026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.86$72,5108% below U.S. median
Median$43.83$91,16016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.14$129,25065% above U.S. median
Top 10%$68.01$141,46080% above U.S. median

How Pasco ranks

  • 22nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 14th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Washington metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Pasco

  • 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 $43.83 median hour buys what $43.80 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,578
  • Per year: $78,894
  • Per month: $6,574
  • 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.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kennewick, WA5 mi$43.83/hr86,728
Richland, WA8 mi$43.83/hr64,372
Yakima, WA72 mi$36.25/hr97,390
Spokane, WA125 mi$36.86/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA131 mi$36.86/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID148 mi$29.23/hr57,355

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

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 regulatory affairs specialists make in Pasco, WA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $43.83 per hour, about $91,160 a year. The middle half earn between $34.86 and $62.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pasco a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Kennewick-Richland ranks 14th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Pasco as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

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  1. Regulatory Affairs Specialist IIPermanent
    $83k–$124k/ year
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 10 days ago

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