Office Clerks, General Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $48,160 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $70,130
Employed locally 1,460
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $39,660
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $70,130

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 59% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,230
    Washington $49,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,530

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,430
    Customer Service Representatives $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,600
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,710
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Bellingham, WA is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Bellingham, WA is 10.4% above the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,660.