Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Bellingham
321 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Bellingham belongs to Chief Executives, at $236,930 per year. The lowest published median is $35,510.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $236,930 | 70 | |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $193,360 | 80 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,640 | 190 | |
| 4 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $169,470 | 180 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $168,030 | 90 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $161,260 | 120 | |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $158,960 | 250 | |
| 8 | Construction Managers | $156,580 | 210 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $156,490 | 140 | |
| 10 | Physicians, All Other | $150,920 | 100 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $150,800 | 110 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $149,760 | 80 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $147,890 | 150 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $143,450 | 110 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $140,910 | 370 | |
| 16 | Engineers, All Other | $140,220 | — | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $137,920 | 80 | |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $137,720 | 130 | |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $134,220 | 40 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $133,220 | 230 | |
| 21 | Facilities Managers | $132,870 | 70 | |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,730 | 90 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $131,480 | 190 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $128,370 | 40 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $128,250 | 640 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,510 | 200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,970 | 300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,070 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,180 | 70 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,450 | 200 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,780 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,030 | 2,830 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $37,110 | 110 |
| Cashiers | $37,250 | 2,190 |
| Gambling Dealers | $37,410 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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