Carpenters Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $65,210 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $51,960
90th percentile $93,470
Employed locally 910
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,960
    25th
    $56,470
    50th (median)
    $65,210
    75th
    $80,010
    90th
    $93,470

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,750
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,420
    Construction Laborers $51,270
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical $72,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bremerton, WA is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bremerton, WA is 9.9% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $51,960 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,470.