What is the average salary in Bellingham, WA?
$69,160a year
Average yearly pay across 321 jobs with official data in the Bellingham, WA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $33.25
- Jobs with data
- 321
- Workers counted
- 82,720
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $236,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $193,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,600 |
| Education Administrator | $169,500 |
| Dentist | $168,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $161,300 |
| Financial Manager | $159,000 |
| Construction Manager | $156,600 |
| Pharmacist | $156,500 |
| Physician | $150,900 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,030 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $44,080 |
| Cashier | $37,250 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $43,560 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $56,700 |
| Office Clerk | $49,460 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $41,750 |
| General and Operations Manager | $125,800 |
| Teaching Assistant | $51,670 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$102,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$193,400
- Chief Executive$236,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,600
- Construction Manager$156,600
- Education Administrator$169,500
- Education Administrator$119,200
- Facilities Manager$132,900
- Financial Manager$159,000
- Food Service Manager$93,610
- General and Operations Manager$125,800
- Human Resources Manager$137,900
- Industrial Production Manager$150,800
- Manager$140,900
- Marketing Manager$143,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$116,200
- Natural Sciences Manager$134,200
- Property$105,300
- Public Relations Manager$128,400
- Sales Manager$133,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$97,380
- Transportation$120,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$85,450
- Business Operations Specialist$75,780
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,030
- Claims Adjuster$93,400
- Compensation$97,940
- Compliance Officer$109,600
- Cost Estimator$83,130
- Credit Analyst$92,900
- Financial and Investment Analyst$95,330
- Financial Specialist$62,670
- Fundraiser$74,850
- Human Resources Specialist$78,160
- Labor Relations Specialist$126,200
- Loan Officer$77,670
- Logistician$74,730
- Management Analyst$84,620
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,570
- Meeting$64,630
- Personal Financial Advisor$103,400
- Project Management Specialist$103,400
- Tax Preparer$44,250
- Training and Development Specialist$68,090
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Occupation$120,500
- Computer Programmer$104,200
- Computer Systems Analyst$105,900
- Computer User Support Specialist$62,400
- Data Scientist$120,200
- Database Administrator$112,000
- Information Security Analyst$105,500
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$100,500
- Software Developer$128,300
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$103,300
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$92,320
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,620
- Civil Engineer$107,800
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$81,790
- Electrical Engineer$119,200
- Engineer$140,200
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$69,770
- Industrial Engineer$100,800
- Mechanical Drafter$73,680
- Mechanical Engineer$106,600
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$64,900
- Surveyor$106,600
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$47,310
- Chemical Technician$73,380
- Chemist$64,560
- Conservation Scientist$77,600
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$87,270
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$103,300
- School Psychologist$104,300
- Urban and Regional Planner$100,100
Community and social service
- Child$63,130
- Community and Social Service Specialist$63,010
- Community Health Worker$57,930
- Educational$69,800
- Healthcare Social Worker$75,470
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$65,770
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$98,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$55,570
- Social and Human Service Assistant$54,320
- Substance Abuse$77,620
Legal
- Lawyer$131,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$63,950
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$78,250
- Biological Science Teacher$82,560
- Business Teacher$95,630
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$76,470
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$98,380
- Computer Science Teacher$76,190
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$61,270
- Elementary School Teacher$101,200
- English Language and Literature Teacher$79,040
- Health Specialties Teacher$102,100
- Instructional Coordinator$86,750
- Kindergarten Teacher$98,460
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$83,810
- Library Technician$57,990
- Mathematical Science Teacher$82,810
- Middle School Teacher$100,400
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$97,870
- Preschool Teacher$39,350
- Psychology Teacher$78,820
- Secondary School Teacher$102,200
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,930
- Special Education Teacher$95,610
- Special Education Teacher$101,100
- Special Education Teacher$96,940
- Substitute Teacher$55,740
- Teaching Assistant$59,240
- Teaching Assistant$51,670
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$46,430
- Editor$62,290
- Graphic Designer$59,850
- Interior Designer$66,810
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$48,770
- Producer and Director$92,220
- Public Relations Specialist$77,320
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,470
- Dental Hygienist$124,900
- Dentist$168,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$110,200
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$78,910
- Health Technologist and Technician$60,910
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$78,740
- Medical Records Specialist$59,630
- Nurse Practitioner$147,900
- Occupational Therapist$105,000
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$44,950
- Optician$53,050
- Paramedic$120,000
- Pharmacist$156,500
- Pharmacy Technician$56,010
- Physical Therapist$96,450
- Physician$150,900
- Physician Assistant$161,300
- Speech-Language Pathologist$100,500
- Surgical Technologist$75,970
- Veterinarian$149,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$59,360
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,830
- Healthcare Support Worker$61,850
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$44,080
- Massage Therapist$83,790
- Medical Assistant$57,410
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,440
- Nursing Assistant$48,040
- Pharmacy Aide$37,960
- Phlebotomist$48,300
- Physical Therapist Assistant$66,450
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$44,160
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$83,030
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$56,450
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$122,800
- Firefighter$101,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$137,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$132,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$70,940
- Lifeguard$37,110
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$101,800
- Protective Service Worker$50,520
- Security Guard$44,310
- Transportation Security Screener$70,970
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$56,110
- Chef and Head Cook$70,410
- Cook$38,480
- Cook$49,320
- Cook$45,370
- Cook$38,160
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$36,070
- Dishwasher$37,430
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$37,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$58,520
- Food Preparation Worker$38,240
- Food Server$36,450
- Host and Hostess$35,970
- Waiter and Waitress$56,700
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$35,510
- Animal Caretaker$37,650
- Animal Trainer$40,540
- Childcare Worker$38,820
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$50,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$58,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$61,990
- Gambling Dealer$37,410
- Hairdresser$61,820
- Recreation Worker$44,640
- Residential Advisor$48,620
- Skincare Specialist$64,830
- Usher$36,180
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$62,820
- Cashier$37,250
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,140
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$83,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$57,150
- Insurance Sales Agent$63,760
- Parts Salesperson$47,400
- Real Estate Sales Agent$72,010
- Retail Salesperson$37,840
- Sale and Related Worker$81,120
- Sales Representative$106,200
- Sales Representative$76,970
- Sales Representatives of Service$71,900
- Security$60,840
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$51,560
- Bookkeeping$57,000
- Cargo and Freight Agent$57,090
- Courier and Messenger$45,920
- Court$61,890
- Customer Service Representative$46,940
- Dispatcher$56,820
- Eligibility Interviewer$67,710
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,530
- Hotel$39,140
- Human Resources Assistant$52,910
- Information and Record Clerk$51,310
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$54,130
- Library Assistant$44,440
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$59,760
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$38,760
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,670
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,930
- Office Clerk$49,460
- Order Clerk$48,460
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$64,990
- Postal Service Clerk$61,710
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,470
- Procurement Clerk$44,450
- Production$57,150
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$76,340
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$43,400
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$53,820
- Shipping$47,380
- Teller$47,630
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$41,770
- Farmworker and Laborer$40,590
- Logging Equipment Operator$77,310
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$73,260
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$77,910
- Construction and Building Inspector$93,340
- Construction Laborer$58,360
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$61,980
- Electrician$97,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$107,800
- Glazier$64,640
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$59,720
- Highway Maintenance Worker$62,330
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$91,510
- Painter$58,810
- Plumber$102,800
- Roofer$59,730
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$62,940
- Sheet Metal Worker$90,840
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$86,120
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$78,420
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,180
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer$60,030
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$56,550
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$78,330
- Computer$57,000
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$72,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$96,400
- Heating$72,190
- Helpers--Installation$45,560
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$76,960
- Installation$55,360
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$58,090
- Millwright$70,350
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$77,960
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$65,110
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,540
- Tire Repairer and Changer$42,940
Production
- Baker$45,210
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$50,970
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$55,880
- Coating$53,690
- Cutting$59,380
- Dental Laboratory Technician$59,660
- Electrical$49,020
- Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$73,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,200
- Food Batchmaker$45,470
- Helpers--Production Worker$45,080
- Inspector$49,230
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,320
- Machinist$59,910
- Meat$38,340
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,850
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,280
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,090
- Petroleum Pump System Operator$105,600
- Printing Press Operator$48,420
- Sawing Machine Setter$43,290
- Separating$51,580
- Sewing Machine Operator$39,650
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,430
- Welder$63,720
- Woodworking Machine Setter$50,220
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$43,430
- Bus Driver$69,640
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$39,720
- Driver/Sales Worker$47,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$71,270
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,890
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,270
- Laborer and Freight$45,570
- Light Truck Driver$48,720
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$40,430
- Packer and Packager$39,880
- Parking Attendant$39,520
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$43,120
- Stocker and Order Filler$41,750
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bellingham, WA?
About $69,160 a year ($33.25 an hour): the average of the 321 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Bellingham, WA?
Chief Executive ($236,900), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($193,400), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,600).
What are the most common jobs in Bellingham, WA?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,830 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,830 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,350 jobs).
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.