Retail Salespersons Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $36,560 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $49,400
Employed locally 2,750
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $41,780
    90th
    $49,400

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Washington $38,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,350

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Insurance Sales Agents $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Bellingham, WA is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Bellingham, WA is 5.7% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.