Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $131,530 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.24
10th percentile $95,000
90th percentile $211,930
Employed locally 50
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,000
    25th
    $126,600
    50th (median)
    $131,530
    75th
    $168,750
    90th
    $211,930

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 162% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $209,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $208,230
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880
    Washington $178,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $171,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650

    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Bellingham, WA is $63.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.79 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Bellingham, WA is 18.4% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $95,000 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,600.