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How much does an electrician make in Bellingham?

$97,590a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $46.92 an hour or $8,133 a month.

Hourly
$46.92
Vs. national median
+54%
Rank among cities
16 of 390
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,530Median: $97,590Highest 10%: $127,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,530$27.66
25th$69,430$33.38
Median$97,590$46.92
75th$125,000$60.08
90th$127,200$61.14

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Portland, OR$105,100
Mount Vernon, WA$104,500
Seattle, WA$101,800
Kennewick, WA$99,850
Longview, WA$96,860
Olympia, WA$96,600
Wenatchee, WA$93,560
Walla Walla, WA$82,910
Bremerton, WA$80,990
Spokane, WA$79,830
Yakima, WA$78,630
Lewiston, ID$77,130
Electrician salary in Washington Electrician 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
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
Carpenter$73,260
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 an electrician make an hour in Bellingham?

The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $46.92 ($97,590 a year).

Do electricians make more in Bellingham than the national average?

Yes: $97,590 against $63,190 nationally, 54% more.

How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $95,220, so Bellingham pays 2% more.

Where does Bellingham rank for electrician pay?

16 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Bellingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $57,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,200 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.