Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $113,590 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.61
10th percentile $86,720
90th percentile $183,330
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,720
    25th
    $88,400
    50th (median)
    $113,590
    75th
    $154,380
    90th
    $183,330

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450
    Hawaii $112,100

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$47,270
    Firefighters$100,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$102,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$127,490
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$78,400
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Bremerton, WA is $54.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.29 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Bremerton, WA is 21.4% above the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $86,720 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,400.