Machinists Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $78,580 +39.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $51,250
90th percentile $93,230
Employed locally 320
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,250
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $78,580
    75th
    $84,780
    90th
    $93,230

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650
    Hawaii $77,060

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $77,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Washington $64,510

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $69,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $102,420
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $79,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,240
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $69,010
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $72,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bremerton, WA is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.99 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bremerton, WA is 39.9% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $51,250 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.