SOC 47-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Painters, Construction and Maintenance — Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bellingham, WA comes to $58,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,400 by 19.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bellingham, WA comes to $58,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,400 by 19.0%. Pay ranges from under $44,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,120 to $63,830.
Employment stands at 280, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $65,080. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 200th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,820 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $47,120 | −4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,810 | +19.0% |
| 75th | $63,830 | +29.2% |
| 90th | $78,060 | +58.0% |
| Mean | $58,810 | +19.0% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $65,080 | 810 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $60,440 | 5,140 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $60,410 | 230 | |
| 4 | Kennewick | $58,990 | 520 | |
| 5 | Longview | $58,500 | 40 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $57,990 | 150 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $57,050 | 700 | |
| 8 | Walla Walla | $51,460 | 80 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $50,630 | 210 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $46,680 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bellingham run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $58,810 buys what $54,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,810 a year, 19.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,820 to $78,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $65,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Bellingham, WA?
The median annual wage is $58,810, or $28.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,400, so pay in Bellingham, WA is 19.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bellingham, WA earns more than $78,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bremerton, at $65,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Bellingham, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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