Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $65,740 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.60
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $104,710
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $55,890
    50th (median)
    $65,740
    75th
    $82,050
    90th
    $104,710

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $84,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bellingham, WA $76,180

    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
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $109,390
    Community Health Workers $58,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bremerton, WA is $31.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Bremerton, WA is 9.5% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,890.