How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Bellingham?
$53,820a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.88
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,280Median: $53,820Highest 10%: $64,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $53,820 | $25.88 | |
| 75th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $64,890 | $31.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Seattle, WA | $60,230 |
| Bremerton, WA | $59,510 |
| Longview, WA | $57,580 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $56,980 |
| Portland, OR | $55,360 |
| Olympia, WA | $54,320 |
| Kennewick, WA | $53,140 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,540 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51,640 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,700 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,550 |
| Lewiston, ID | $47,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $25.88 ($53,820 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $53,820 against $47,540 nationally, 13% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $57,330, so Bellingham pays 6% less.
Where does Bellingham rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
29 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,890 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.