Cashiers Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $36,160 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $45,770
Employed locally 2,220
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $45,770

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 45% Median Cashiers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,370
    Washington $37,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,070
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,500
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,940
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Bellingham, WA is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Bellingham, WA is 15.9% above the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.