Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $53,290 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.62
10th percentile $40,280
90th percentile $65,280
Employed locally 180
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,280
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $53,290
    75th
    $63,370
    90th
    $65,280

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Washington $49,940
    Wausau, WI $49,080

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,110
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors $51,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bellingham, WA is $25.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Bellingham, WA is 18.1% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,280 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.