Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $35,510 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $37,230
Employed locally 240
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,540
    50th (median)
    $35,510
    75th
    $36,610
    90th
    $37,230

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,910
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,670

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    Bartenders $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Bellingham, WA is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.83 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.7% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,540.