Parts Salespersons Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $47,020 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $63,130
Employed locally 190
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $57,510
    90th
    $63,130

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 58% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,530
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,990
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,380
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,730

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,560
    Cashiers $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,770
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,070
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,500
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Bellingham, WA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Bellingham, WA is 25.6% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.