Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bremerton, WA

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

Median annual salary $47,080 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $84,390
Employed locally 1,330
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $54,920
    90th
    $84,390

    Bremerton economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Washington $47,490

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,190
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,000
    Bartenders $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,330
    Food Preparation Workers $37,570
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bremerton, WA is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.45 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bremerton, WA is 39.5% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.