Project Management Specialists Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $102,350 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.21
10th percentile $63,700
90th percentile $158,130
Employed locally 560
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,700
    25th
    $79,640
    50th (median)
    $102,350
    75th
    $125,250
    90th
    $158,130

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 126% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $121,680
    Washington $117,030
    Delaware $114,310
    Warner Robins, GA $111,380

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Bellingham, WA is $49.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.14 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Bellingham, WA is 1.6% above the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $63,700 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,640.