Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $40,710 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 810
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $46,750
    90th
    $50,700

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300
    Washington $43,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $43,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,160
    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
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bellingham, WA is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.34 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bellingham, WA is 9.3% above the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.