Firefighters Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $100,040 +68% vs national
Median hourly $48.09
10th percentile $54,640
90th percentile $122,190
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,640
    25th
    $77,000
    50th (median)
    $100,040
    75th
    $111,880
    90th
    $122,190

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 102% Median Firefighters salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Longview-Kelso, WA $97,460
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,180

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,270
    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
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $50,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bremerton, WA is $48.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.25 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bremerton, WA is 68% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $54,640 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,000.