Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $46,100 +36.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $35,590
90th percentile $82,130
Employed locally 1,380
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,590
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $55,420
    90th
    $82,130

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 57% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Washington $47,490

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    Bartenders $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900
    Dishwashers $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bellingham, WA is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.19 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bellingham, WA is 36.6% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $35,590 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.