Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $107,000 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.44
10th percentile $81,740
90th percentile $173,430
Employed locally 60
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,740
    25th
    $100,360
    50th (median)
    $107,000
    75th
    $134,830
    90th
    $173,430

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 109% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $160,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Lake Charles, LA $113,350
    Mississippi $112,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $107,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $105,000
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $104,610
    Washington $104,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,120

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,600
    Light Truck Drivers $46,200
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,520
    Bus Drivers, School $65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Bremerton, WA is $51.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Bremerton, WA is 25.1% above the national median of $85,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $81,740 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,360.