Mechanical Engineers pay range in Bremerton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,080 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Bremerton earn between $83,100 and $126,340.
- $78K10th
- $83K25th
- $110KMedian
- $126K75th
- $146K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,160 | $9,180 | $52.96 |
| Median | $109,550 | $9,129 | $52.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,100 | $6,925 | $39.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,340 | $10,528 | $60.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Bremerton vs. Washington and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Bremerton earn 9% less than the Washington average ($121,370) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $110,160 | $109,550 | $77,830 | $146,080 | 750 |
| Washington | $121,370 | $110,430 | $79,400 | $167,680 | 8,240 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Bremerton
On the average salary of $110,160, a single filer in Bremerton takes home about $86,328 a year, or $7,194 a month and $3,320 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 mechanical engineers? 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 $110,160 buys what about $104,311 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bremerton ($63,200). A typical home costs $586,380, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other Washington cities
Bremerton ranks 7th of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($129,450).
- Kennewick$129,450
- Seattle$128,610
- Bellingham$120,810
- Olympia$118,310
- Wenatchee$115,520
- Longview$110,680
- Bremerton$110,160
- Walla Walla$104,990
- Spokane$104,400
- Yakima$97,150
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Bremerton: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Bremerton?
$52.96 an hour on average, and $52.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Bremerton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Bremerton?
About $86,328 a year ($7,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,160. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Bremerton than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
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 17-2141; area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 4.21, this job is 4.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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