Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $179,550 +7% vs national
Median hourly $86.32
10th percentile $129,720
90th percentile $225,010
Employed locally 80
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,720
    25th
    $143,110
    50th (median)
    $179,550
    75th
    $195,020
    90th
    $225,010

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 222% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $184,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $183,640
    Washington $181,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $180,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $179,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $174,700

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$120,000
    Managers, All Other$136,850
    Financial Managers$147,830
    Construction Managers$129,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,680
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$157,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Bellingham, WA is $86.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $128.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Bellingham, WA is 7% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $129,720 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,110.