Physical Scientists, All Other OEWS Estimate for Kitsap County
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA estimate used for Kitsap County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
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The middle half of annual wages runs from $100,610 to $209,720 in 2024, a span of $109,110.
The area median is $7,730 (5.7%) above Washington's $135,080 median for this occupation in 2024.
This context describes the full Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA labor market, which includes Kitsap County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $83,950 | $40.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,610 | $48.37 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $142,810 | $68.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $209,720 | $100.83 |
| 90th Percentile | $209,720 | $100.83 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Physical Scientists, All Other Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Physical Scientists, All Other in Kitsap County, WA?
The 2024 BLS OEWS median for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area is $142,810. That published area includes Kitsap County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Kitsap County?
No. BLS estimates 30 Physical Scientists, All Other jobs across the full Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Kitsap County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Kitsap County?
The 2024 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area is $209,720. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Other County Views for Physical Scientists, All Other
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About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area, which includes Kitsap County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.