Conservation Scientists pay range in Bremerton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,130 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Bremerton earn between $58,180 and $77,190.
- $58K10th
- $58K25th
- $77KMedian
- $77K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,550 | $6,212 | $35.84 |
| Median | $77,190 | $6,432 | $37.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,180 | $4,848 | $27.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,190 | $6,432 | $37.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Bremerton vs. Washington and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Bremerton earn 8% less than the Washington average ($81,300) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $74,550 | $77,190 | $58,180 | $98,130 | 40 |
| Washington | $81,300 | $78,450 | $59,700 | $106,710 | 1,270 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Bremerton
On the average salary of $74,550, a single filer in Bremerton takes home about $61,276 a year, or $5,106 a month and $2,357 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bremerton a good place for conservation scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bremerton area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.6), so the average $74,550 buys what about $70,592 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bremerton ($63,200). A typical home costs $586,380, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in other Washington cities
Bremerton ranks 7th of 7 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($92,380).
- Seattle$92,380
- Olympia$80,210
- Bellingham$79,080
- Mount Vernon$78,800
- Yakima$77,070
- Spokane$74,980
- Bremerton$74,550
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Bremerton: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Bremerton?
$35.84 an hour on average, and $37.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Bremerton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Bremerton?
About $61,276 a year ($5,106 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,550. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do conservation scientists earn more in Bremerton than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031; area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.38, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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