How much does a firefighter make in Bellingham?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $48.62 an hour or $8,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.62
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,690Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 25th | $81,270 | $39.07 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.62 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.10 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.73 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Seattle, WA | $101,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $95,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $90,050 |
| Portland, OR | $85,170 |
| Spokane, WA | $83,310 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $81,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $80,090 |
| Longview, WA | $78,940 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,120 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,920 |
Related jobs in Bellingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $48.62 ($101,100 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $59,280 nationally, 71% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,520, so Bellingham pays 7% more.
Where does Bellingham rank for firefighter pay?
4 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,000 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.