Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $60,380 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $44,660
90th percentile $88,120
Employed locally 410
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,660
    25th
    $50,570
    50th (median)
    $60,380
    75th
    $73,870
    90th
    $88,120

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 61% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $67,800
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $66,540

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Healthcare Social Workers$77,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Bremerton, WA is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Bremerton, WA is 2% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,660 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,570.