SOC 17-2121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — Bremerton
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA · 1 metro areas compared
At $106,250, median pay for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Bremerton, WA tracks the national median of $112,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $106,250, median pay for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Bremerton, WA tracks the national median of $112,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $77,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $94,160 to $125,260.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 35.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $128,610. Of the 309 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,830 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $94,160 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $106,250 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $125,260 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $134,220 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $109,460 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $128,610 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bremerton run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $106,250 buys what $99,299 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,299US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,250 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,830 to $134,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $128,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Bremerton, WA?
The median annual wage is $106,250, or $51.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $112,230, so pay in Bremerton, WA is 5.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bremerton, WA earns more than $134,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $128,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Bremerton, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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