Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Bremerton-Silverdale is 230.
  • Social Workers in Bremerton-Silverdale earn an average of $59,170 per year or $28.45 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Social Workers who work in Bremerton-Silverdale is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Bremerton-Silverdale is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bremerton-Silverdale

  • Ranks #6 in Washington for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #55 in the nation for salary and #32 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #280 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Bremerton-Silverdale Social Workers earn an average of $59,170 or $28.45 per hour which is 1% less than the Washington average salary of $60,230.

AverageBremerton-SilverdaleWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.45$28.96-1.76%
Annual Salary$59,170$60,230-1.76%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bremerton-Silverdale Social Workers earn an average of $59,170 or $28.45 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageBremerton-SilverdaleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.45$26.397.81%
Annual Salary$59,170$54,8807.82%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Bremerton-Silverdale earns an average annual salary of $56,085 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bremerton-Silverdale is 6% higher than the Washington average, which means Bremerton-Silverdale residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $60,230.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,101.
  • Bremerton-Silverdale average salary is $59,170.
  • Bremerton-Silverdale cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,085.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bremerton-Silverdale$59,170105.50%$56,085
Washington$60,230107.36%$56,101
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Bremerton-Silverdale, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,560 and $70,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $37,060
15%2 – 4 years34$37,060 – $48,560
25%5 – 9 years58$48,560 – $61,140
25%10 – 14 years58$61,140 – $70,940
15%15 – 20 years34$61,140 – $76,670
10%20+ years23Above $76,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $59,170, Bremerton-Silverdale Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($92,410), Health Care Social Workers ($65,450), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,120).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,710).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$92,410
Health Care Social Workers$65,450
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,120
Social Workers$59,170
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bremerton-Silverdale Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Bremerton-Silverdale is 230.

Social Workers earn an average of $59,170 per year or $28.45 per hour in Bremerton-Silverdale.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bremerton-Silverdale Social Workers earn an average of $56,085 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bremerton-Silverdale are School Psychologists($92,410), Health Care Social Workers($65,450), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($63,120).


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