Bakers Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $37,870 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $33,980
90th percentile $50,280
Employed locally 230
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,980
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $50,280

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 47% Median Bakers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $43,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Washington $42,690

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,610
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $96,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,160
    Food Batchmakers $43,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bellingham, WA is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bellingham, WA is 3.3% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,980 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.