Animal Caretakers Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $37,110 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 240
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $37,110
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $57,140

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Washington $38,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $60,770
    Gambling Dealers $63,830
    Recreation Workers $42,010
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,250
    Childcare Workers $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Bremerton, WA is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Bremerton, WA is 10.9% above the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.