Security Guards Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $47,270 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $71,180
Employed locally 520
National median $38,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $40,160
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $57,410
    90th
    $71,180

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Security Guards salary vs area income 48% Median Security Guards salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Security Guards

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Idaho Falls, ID $79,470
    District of Columbia $63,130
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $56,380
    Fairbanks-College, AK $52,850
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320

    Nearby metros — Security Guards salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $87,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $51,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,270
    Walla Walla, WA $48,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,300

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $100,040
    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 Security Guards make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Security Guards in Bremerton, WA is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Security Guards salaries?

    The median Security Guards salary in Bremerton, WA is 23.2% above the national median of $38,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Security Guards in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Security Guards (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,160.