General and Operations Managers Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $120,000 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $57.69
10th percentile $65,610
90th percentile $212,690
Employed locally 1,400
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,610
    25th
    $82,600
    50th (median)
    $120,000
    75th
    $168,200
    90th
    $212,690

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 148% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $149,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $141,280
    Delaware $136,900
    Washington $130,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $127,360

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other$136,850
    Financial Managers$147,830
    Construction Managers$129,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,680
    Sales Managers$145,200
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$157,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Bellingham, WA is $57.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.87 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Bellingham, WA is 16.6% above the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,610 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,600.