May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
321 occupations
Across 321 occupations with published wages in Bellingham, chief executives record the highest median at $236,930 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Bellingham
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,830 | $37,030 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,830 | $37,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,350 | $44,080 |
| Cashiers | 2,190 | $37,250 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,510 | $43,560 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,450 | $56,700 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,350 | $49,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,330 | $41,750 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,270 | $125,840 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,200 | $51,670 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.