Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $42,450 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $48,770
Employed locally 50
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $42,450
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $48,770

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,830
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,180
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,000
    Wausau, WI $47,470

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,610
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $96,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,160
    Food Batchmakers $43,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Bellingham, WA is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 11.1% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.