Chemists Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $107,100 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.49
10th percentile $71,360
90th percentile $146,660
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,360
    25th
    $95,110
    50th (median)
    $107,100
    75th
    $126,570
    90th
    $146,660

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 109% Median Chemists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Delaware $125,430
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $92,860
    Washington $92,860

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,520
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $94,370
    School Psychologists $120,590
    Conservation Scientists $77,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bremerton, WA is $51.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bremerton, WA is 27.3% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $71,360 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,110.