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Average salary by job family in Bremerton
| Management | $156,850 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $120,860 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $116,230 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $112,650 |
| Legal | $109,980 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $100,420 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,570 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $81,110 |
| Construction and Extraction | $79,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $77,230 |
| Protective Service | $76,050 |
| Production | $74,120 |
| Community and Social Service | $71,360 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,370 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $59,000 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $55,670 |
| Sales and Related | $53,190 |
| Personal Care and Service | $51,960 |
| Healthcare Support | $51,030 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,360 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $47,690 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $47,420 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bremerton
- Chief Executives$325,260
- Physicians, All Other$254,030
- Dentists, General$219,850
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$202,070
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$199,750
- Marketing Managers$183,360
- Financial Managers$182,660
- Sales Managers$177,490
- Industrial Production Managers$176,650
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$169,480
Most common jobs in Bremerton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,180 | $39,510 | $37,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,770 | $42,700 | $38,470 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,360 | $105,410 | $105,250 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,130 | $48,030 | $46,980 |
| Cashiers | 1,790 | $41,250 | $38,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,690 | $45,140 | $44,140 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,410 | $116,580 | $107,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,370 | $144,800 | $137,980 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,370 | $61,770 | $55,270 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,370 | $51,970 | $50,530 |
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Cost of living in Bremerton
Prices in the Bremerton area are 6% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 105.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $77,020 therefore buys what $72,931 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $586,380, 6.0 times the median household income of $98,546.
$586,380typical home value
$98,546median household income
105.6BEA price parity
276,581metro population
Take-home pay in Bremerton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $46,970 | $39,920 | $3,327 |
| Median wage | $63,200 | $52,961 | $4,413 |
| Average wage | $77,020 | $63,013 | $5,251 |
| 75th percentile wage | $98,050 | $77,808 | $6,484 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Bremerton
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$325K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$202K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$200K
- Marketing Managers$183K
- Financial Managers$183K
- Sales Managers$177K
- Industrial Production Managers$177K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$169K
- Human Resources Managers$164K
- Managers, All Other$162K
- Natural Sciences Managers$159K
- Purchasing Managers$157K
- Construction Managers$145K
- General and Operations Managers$145K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$134K
- Facilities Managers$130K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Social and Community Service Managers$101K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$254K
- Dentists, General$220K
- Pharmacists$158K
- Veterinarians$154K
- Nurse Practitioners$152K
- Physician Assistants$150K
- Dental Hygienists$128K
- Registered Nurses$117K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$112K
- Paramedics$111K
- Occupational Therapists$109K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$106K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$103K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$95K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$84K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$83K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surgical Technologists$72K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Pharmacy Technicians$60K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$160K
- Software Developers$141K
- Data Scientists$138K
- Computer Systems Analysts$122K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$120K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$120K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$119K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$118K
- Web Developers$109K
- Computer Programmers$107K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$66K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$145K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$118K
- Civil Engineers$116K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$109K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$109K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$74K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$72K
Legal4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$166K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$105K
- Logisticians$104K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$97K
- Human Resources Specialists$96K
- Accountants and Auditors$95K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$92K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$92K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$88K
- Cost Estimators$88K
- Training and Development Specialists$86K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$86K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- School Psychologists$119K
- Chemists$106K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105K
- Urban and Regional Planners$104K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$104K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$95K
- Conservation Scientists$75K
- Biological Technicians$65K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$114K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$101K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$90K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$85K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$83K
- Riggers$80K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$80K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$79K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$69K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$112K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$96K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$85K
- Tile and Stone Setters$85K
- Sheet Metal Workers$84K
- Electricians$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$80K
- Carpenters$74K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$74K
- Glaziers$72K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$70K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$68K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$66K
- Roofers$66K
- Construction Laborers$60K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$105K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$105K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$104K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101K
- Instructional Coordinators$101K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$100K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78K
- Library Technicians$58K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$134K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$131K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$124K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$96K
- Firefighters$90K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$50K
- Security Guards$48K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$107K
- Machinists$80K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$79K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$77K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$77K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$77K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$71K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$70K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$63K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$59K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$55K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$54K
- Bakers$45K
- Sewing Machine Operators$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$40K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$104K
- Healthcare Social Workers$85K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$85K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$64K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Office and Administrative Support29 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$84K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$69K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Procurement Clerks$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57K
- Bill and Account Collectors$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$54K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Tellers$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$49K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$41K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$122K
- Crane and Tower Operators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$80K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$76K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$70K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Bus Drivers, School$66K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$64K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$49K
- Driver/Sales Workers$49K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$45K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$44K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Parking Attendants$40K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$92K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$82K
- Advertising Sales Agents$77K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$62K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Retail Salespersons$43K
- Cashiers$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$77K
- Skincare Specialists$77K
- Gambling Dealers$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$63K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$61K
- Tour and Travel Guides$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Residential Advisors$50K
- Animal Caretakers$46K
- Recreation Workers$44K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$38K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$83K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$73K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$62K
- Medical Assistants$56K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$48K
- Pharmacy Aides$46K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$71K
- Waiters and Waitresses$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$61K
- Bartenders$59K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49K
- Cooks, Restaurant$47K
- Food Preparation Workers$43K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$42K
- Dishwashers$42K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$39K
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Salary in Bremerton: questions
What is a good salary in Bremerton?
Half of all workers in the Bremerton metro earn less than $63,200 and the average is $77,020. Earning more than $98,050 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bremerton to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $74,718, because prices here are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bremerton?
Chief Executives ($325,260), Physicians, All Other ($254,030), Dentists, General ($219,850).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740), all occupations and 309 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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