Salaries in Bellingham, WA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Bellingham, WA • 349 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Chief Executives $236,93070
      Physicians, All Other $216,920190
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $179,55080
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,680210
      Dentists, General $162,99080
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $157,700190
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $153,59030
      Pharmacists $153,170190
      Nurse Practitioners $149,56090
      Physician Assistants $148,41080
      Financial Managers $147,830280
      Veterinarians $147,20060
      Human Resources Managers $145,84070
      Sales Managers $145,200190
      Managers, All Other $136,850320
      Data Scientists $134,53040
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $134,06090
      Natural Sciences Managers $131,53050
      Industrial Production Managers $130,79080
      Software Developers $130,600630
      Construction Managers $129,570220
      Marketing Managers $128,140160
      Medical and Health Services Managers $126,590150
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $126,490120
      Mechanical Engineers $124,440140
      Lawyers $124,200220
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $120,080260
      Dental Hygienists $120,030160
      General and Operations Managers $120,0001,400
      Facilities Managers $119,99070
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $119,24080
      Legislators $115,38050
      Engineers, All Other $113,77050
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $112,13050
      Administrative Services Managers $111,14040
      Public Relations Managers $109,99040
      Paramedics $108,33070
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $107,35050
      Computer Occupations, All Other $107,100150
      Surveyors $106,59040
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $106,04070
      Information Security Analysts $105,47040
      Labor Relations Specialists $104,82030
      Civil Engineers $104,730230
      Database Administrators $104,39030
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,350280
      Computer Programmers $104,24040
      Personal Financial Advisors $104,000160
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $103,120
      Electrical Engineers $102,880170
      School Psychologists $102,86030
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,810420
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,40060
      Project Management Specialists $102,350560
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $102,12050
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,920750
      Compliance Officers $101,870650
      Registered Nurses $101,5801,670
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $100,56090
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,990100
      Computer Systems Analysts $99,600130
      Management Analysts $98,880280
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $98,76060
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,700170
      Occupational Therapists $97,69080
      Urban and Regional Planners $97,24090
      Respiratory Therapists $97,15050
      Speech-Language Pathologists $97,08090
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $96,98040
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $96,850390
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $96,60040
      Industrial Engineers $96,52050
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,99040
      Statisticians $95,26090
      Physical Therapists $95,130130
      Food Service Managers $93,61030
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,560900
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $93,33070
      Firefighters $93,170270
      Social and Community Service Managers $92,400110
      Producers and Directors $92,22040
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $90,95030
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $90,23030
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $89,99070
      Massage Therapists $87,980150
      Sheet Metal Workers $87,91070
      Financial and Investment Analysts $87,56080
      Electricians $86,170540
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,630370
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $85,25040
      Construction and Building Inspectors $85,060110
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $84,900100
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $83,95030
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $83,860130
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,600350
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $83,34050
      Accountants and Auditors $83,060850
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,070120
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $81,780170
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $81,55040
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $81,40060
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $81,12050
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $81,12040
      Cost Estimators $80,990210
      Technical Writers $80,36030
      Pipelayers $80,31050
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $80,16050
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,09040
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,47050
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,190290
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,15060
      Logging Equipment Operators $78,81050
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $78,690100
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $78,42030
      Web Developers $78,00050
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,720210
      Computer Network Support Specialists $77,64040
      Conservation Scientists $77,60050
      Credit Analysts $77,32040
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $77,31050
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $77,18060
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $76,92040
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,860150
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $76,510120
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,37090
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $76,350160
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $76,18060
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,150440
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,030300
      Surgical Technologists $75,97050
      Logisticians $75,94030
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,870420
      Human Resources Specialists $75,860400
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $75,80040
      Loan Officers $75,070260
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,070750
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,670260
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,610660
      Healthcare Social Workers $74,110180
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $73,92030
      Instructional Coordinators $73,650160
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,11030
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,600910
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,590220
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,480200
      Training and Development Specialists $72,030150
      Carpenters $71,360930
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,250340
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $71,070120
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $70,94040
      Public Relations Specialists $70,810110
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $70,780340
      Fundraisers $70,72080
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,500490
      Millwrights $70,05040
      Mechanical Drafters $70,02080
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $69,95040
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $69,69070
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $69,34090
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240860
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $68,640220
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $68,450110
      First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $67,590
      Chemists $66,64070
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $66,380140
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,79040
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,98080
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800270
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $64,51040
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $64,37060
      Bus Drivers, School $64,080270
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720360
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $63,05050
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,470130
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $62,460140
      Real Estate Sales Agents $62,390150
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,290350
      Interior Designers $62,29030
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $62,090100
      Chemical Technicians $62,03060
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $61,990100
      Financial Specialists, All Other $61,71060
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,660310
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,31090
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $61,28040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,1401,170
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $61,05090
      Highway Maintenance Workers $61,050110
      Transportation Security Screeners $61,02050
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $60,130170
      Community Health Workers $59,98080
      Graphic Designers $59,720100
      Editors $59,29050
      Glaziers $59,28060
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $59,24080
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,17060
      Postal Service Clerks $59,13050
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,930150
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $58,860200
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,760100
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $58,45040
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $58,23030
      Machinists $58,200160
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $58,18050
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,12080
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $58,060130
      Medical Equipment Preparers $58,05050
      Library Technicians $57,99060
      Computer User Support Specialists $57,730360
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $57,690
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,440150
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $57,44030
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $57,360230
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320390
      Advertising Sales Agents $57,27040
      Insurance Sales Agents $56,850290
      Construction Laborers $56,520900
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,470840
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $56,390130
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,19050
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,120240
      Chefs and Head Cooks $55,380110
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $54,97080
      Roofers $54,860290
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,3301,180
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,63040
      Dental Assistants $53,580340
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $53,340550
      Social and Human Service Assistants $53,290180
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,92050
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,520260
      Pharmacy Technicians $52,020240
      Skincare Specialists $52,00070
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $51,92050
      Cargo and Freight Agents $51,910120
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $51,86060
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,770890
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,4301,010
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $51,37060
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,29090
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $51,270200
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $51,17050
      Rehabilitation Counselors $51,010120
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,96040
      Library Assistants, Clerical $50,440100
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $50,44050
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $49,600170
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,300270
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,230240
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,15050
      Billing and Posting Clerks $49,140280
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,97060
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,90080
      Opticians, Dispensing $48,88050
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,69070
      Medical Assistants $48,430420
      Residential Advisors $48,30040
      Office Clerks, General $48,1601,460
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,120
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,09060
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $48,050250
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,030290
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900660
      Phlebotomists $47,88060
      Nursing Assistants $47,860720
      Biological Technicians $47,70030
      Light Truck Drivers $47,700390
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,5401,110
      Coaches and Scouts $47,340400
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,270120
      Bartenders $47,170690
      Order Clerks $47,05050
      Parts Salespersons $47,020190
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,59080
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,560950
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,470100
      Tellers $46,310430
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,170440
      Bicycle Repairers $46,16050
      Waiters and Waitresses $46,1001,380
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $46,050110
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,040140
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,670600
      Customer Service Representatives $45,600980
      Medical Records Specialists $45,47070
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $45,0302,430
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,9701,230
      Counter and Rental Clerks $44,940390
      Procurement Clerks $44,45040
      Printing Press Operators $44,21040
      Food Batchmakers $43,980330
      Security Guards $43,740390
      Photographers $43,56030
      Medical Transcriptionists $43,12040
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $43,09050
      Couriers and Messengers $43,03060
      Gambling Dealers $42,830100
      Tire Repairers and Changers $42,69080
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,6401,590
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $42,590
      Helpers--Production Workers $42,45050
      Tour and Travel Guides $42,08030
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $41,930130
      Cooks, Restaurant $41,2401,110
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,99080
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,710810
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,570380
      Production Workers, All Other $40,40070
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,31060
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,030320
      Stockers and Order Fillers $40,0201,350
      Recreation Workers $39,780160
      Helpers--Electricians $39,67060
      Tax Preparers $39,63040
      Tutors $39,60050
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,080290
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,650140
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $38,580100
      Cooks, Short Order $38,55060
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,160100
      Sewing Machine Operators $38,16040
      Bakers $37,870230
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,850130
      Animal Trainers $37,81030
      Pharmacy Aides $37,78030
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $37,760210
      Food Preparation Workers $37,160740
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,160360
      Parking Attendants $37,11040
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,990180
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,980140
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,940510
      Animal Caretakers $36,890210
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,830190
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,830290
      Driver/Sales Workers $36,770290
      Retail Salespersons $36,5602,750
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,490270
      Dishwashers $36,400320
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,300170
      Cashiers $36,1602,220
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,800100
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,6802,820
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $35,64070
      Cooks, Fast Food $35,510240
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,180320
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,170150
      Childcare Workers $34,880140
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,60070