SOC 47-2181 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Roofers — Bremerton
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,470, median pay for Roofers in Bremerton, WA tracks the national median of $55,440 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,470, median pay for Roofers in Bremerton, WA tracks the national median of $55,440 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,680 and $79,440. The lowest tenth earn under $47,430, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,680.
Employment stands at 170, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 203rd of 309 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,430 | −14.4% |
| 25th | $49,680 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,470 | +7.3% |
| 75th | $79,440 | +43.3% |
| 90th | $98,680 | +78.0% |
| Mean | $65,640 | +18.4% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $64,090 | 2,970 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $61,410 | 80 | |
| 3 | Kennewick | $59,760 | 210 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $59,730 | 440 | |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $59,230 | 70 | |
| 6 | Longview | $58,830 | 200 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $58,720 | 420 | |
| 8 | Olympia | $57,920 | 260 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $56,660 | 160 | |
| 10 | Walla Walla | $49,380 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bremerton run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $59,470 buys what $55,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,470 a year, 7.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,430 to $98,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $64,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Roofers in Bremerton, WA?
The median annual wage is $59,470, or $28.59 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 $55,440, so pay in Bremerton, WA is 7.3% higher. 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 $98,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,430 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 $64,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 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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