Electricians Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $86,170 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.43
10th percentile $53,850
90th percentile $123,930
Employed locally 540
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,850
    25th
    $65,540
    50th (median)
    $86,170
    75th
    $121,390
    90th
    $123,930

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 106% Median Electricians salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Washington $96,530

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$71,360
    Construction Laborers$56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$101,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,150
    Roofers$54,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bellingham, WA is $41.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.15 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bellingham, WA is 38.2% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $53,850 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,540.