Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $87,560 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.10
10th percentile $59,440
90th percentile $141,200
Employed locally 80
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,440
    25th
    $72,560
    50th (median)
    $87,560
    75th
    $103,150
    90th
    $141,200

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 108% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $111,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,430
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $107,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,120
    Washington $102,370

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Bellingham, WA is $42.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.30 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Bellingham, WA is 13.6% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $59,440 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,560.