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How much does a carpenter make in Bellingham?

$73,260a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $35.22 an hour or $6,105 a month.

Hourly
$35.22
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
34 of 390
Jobs in the area
950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,950Median: $73,260Highest 10%: $118,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,950$24.50
25th$60,670$29.17
Median$73,260$35.22
75th$96,140$46.22
90th$118,500$56.98

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Seattle, WA$76,410
Portland, OR$73,710
Mount Vernon, WA$69,710
Longview, WA$68,550
Bremerton, WA$65,000
Kennewick, WA$64,320
Wenatchee, WA$63,640
Yakima, WA$63,300
Olympia, WA$63,260
Spokane, WA$61,900
Walla Walla, WA$59,660
Lewiston, ID$57,420
Carpenter salary in Washington Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Bellingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$107,800
Plumber$102,800
Electrician$97,590
Construction and Building Inspector$93,340
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$91,510
Sheet Metal Worker$90,840
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$86,120
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$77,910
Glazier$64,640
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$62,940
Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Bellingham?

The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $35.22 ($73,260 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Bellingham than the national average?

Yes: $73,260 against $60,580 nationally, 21% more.

How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $74,190, so Bellingham pays 1% less.

Where does Bellingham rank for carpenter pay?

34 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Bellingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.