Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Bremerton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,480 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Bremerton earn between $69,380 and $113,780.
- $60K10th
- $69K25th
- $86KMedian
- $114K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,240 | $7,937 | $45.79 |
| Median | $85,940 | $7,162 | $41.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,380 | $5,782 | $33.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,780 | $9,482 | $54.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Bremerton vs. Washington and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Bremerton earn 4% more than the Washington average ($91,970) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $95,240 | $85,940 | $60,480 | $129,480 | 60 |
| Washington | $91,970 | $83,780 | $62,070 | $129,850 | 1,840 |
| United States | $83,020 | $76,780 | $49,100 | $126,440 | 18,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary after taxes in Bremerton
On the average salary of $95,240, a single filer in Bremerton takes home about $75,831 a year, or $6,319 a month and $2,917 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 zoologists and wildlife biologists? 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 $95,240 buys what about $90,183 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bremerton ($63,200). A typical home costs $586,380, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Washington cities
Bremerton ranks 2nd of 8 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($105,140).
All Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,660).
- Santa Cruz, CA$122,660
- Washington, DC$115,330
- San Jose, CA$107,240
- Seattle, WA$105,140
- San Francisco, CA$105,110
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Bremerton: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Bremerton?
$45.79 an hour on average, and $41.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Bremerton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Bremerton?
About $75,831 a year ($6,319 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,240. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Bremerton than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,020).
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 19-1023; area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 5.54, this job is 5.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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