Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $36,190 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $45,670
Employed locally 2,920
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $37,500
    90th
    $45,670

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Washington $36,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,010
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $35,710

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $47,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,000
    Bartenders $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,330
    Food Preparation Workers $37,570
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bremerton, WA is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Bremerton, WA is 18.7% above the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.