Childcare Workers Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $37,970 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 110
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $41,180
    90th
    $46,710

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Childcare Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $38,290
    Washington $37,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,250

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Bremerton, WA is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Bremerton, WA is 18.5% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.