Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $109,390 +67.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.59
10th percentile $79,220
90th percentile $141,460
Employed locally 140
National median $65,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,220
    25th
    $86,380
    50th (median)
    $109,390
    75th
    $129,990
    90th
    $141,460

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary vs area income 111% Median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $134,820
    Grand Island, NE $108,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,570

    Nearby metros — Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yakima, WA $98,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,020
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $88,470
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,670
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $86,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,490

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,310
    Rehabilitation Counselors$57,820
    Community Health Workers$58,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$77,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Bremerton, WA is $52.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries?

    The median Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salary in Bremerton, WA is 67.9% above the national median of $65,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $79,220 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,380.