Legislators Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $115,380 +157.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $115,380
    75th
    $166,660

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 142% Median Legislators salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960
    Yakima, WA $120,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,000
    Managers, All Other $136,850
    Financial Managers $147,830
    Construction Managers $129,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,680
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $157,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Bellingham?

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

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Bellingham, WA is 157.5% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.