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Information in Kennewick-Richland, WA

Metro Market Score 31.1 (Favorable), ranked #65 of 294 metros. 116 establishments, 756 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 31.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

🌱Emerging Market

Few information firms have established themselves in Kennewick-Richland yet. The concentration index of 20.4 is well below the metro median, while employment growth is positive (trend: 58.2). That combination points to a market still building out.

Industry Concentration
20.4
LQ: 0.30
Rank #60 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
42.9
$73,355 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 58.2
Employment growth index
Rank #124 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
13.5
YoY wage change index

116 Information Firms in Kennewick-Richland

116
Establishments
-1.7% YoY
756
Total Employment
-1.2% YoY
$73,355
Average Annual Wage
-4.4% YoY
0.30
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Kennewick-Richland vs Washington Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Washington overall. The state ranks #49/51 for entry risk.

Measure Kennewick-Richland WA Statewide
Overall Score 31.1 Favorable 55.7 High
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #65 of 294 metros #49 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Kennewick-Richland

Healthcare and Social Assistance 36.5 Other Services 42.1 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 46.8 Finance and Insurance 51.6 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 56.5 Retail Trade 58.9 Construction 60.8 Accommodation and Food Services 62.2 Administrative and Support Services 68.4

Information in Other Washington Metros

Yakima 30.0 #61/294 Walla Walla 42.9 #136/294 Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard 45.2 #154/294 Mount Vernon-Anacortes 47.3 #173/294 Longview-Kelso 52.2 #202/294 Bellingham 55.4 #217/294 Spokane-Spokane Valley 58.7 #230/294 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater 64.9 #259/294 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 75.6 #289/294

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Kennewick-Richland's information sector, the employment growth component (41.8) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.