metropolitan statistical area · 13380

Bellingham, WA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Bellingham, WA metro area

Figures describe the Bellingham, WA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Bellingham city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$57,820
Total employment91,390

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Bellingham, WA metro area was $57,820 per year ($27.80 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 91,390 jobs. 324 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Compliance Officers2.60640$109,550
Carpenters2.41950$73,260
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters1.97540$102,750
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term1.94600$55,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1.64650$75,200
Construction Laborers1.601,030$58,360
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1.53730$107,830
Receptionists and Information Clerks1.52810$43,400

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 324 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Bellingham, WA metro area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,030$17.812,8301.25
Retail Salespersons$37,840$18.192,8301.23
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,080$21.192,3500.93
Cashiers$37,250$17.912,1901.21
Registered NursesNot publishedNot published1,8500.93
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43,560$20.941,5101.16
Waiters and Waitresses$56,700$27.261,4501.09
Office Clerks, General$49,460$23.781,3500.93
Stockers and Order Fillers$41,750$20.071,3300.80
General and Operations Managers$125,840$60.501,2700.62
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$51,670Not published1,2001.44
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,890$29.761,2000.99
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,000$27.401,1401.42
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,570$21.911,1200.65
Cooks, Restaurant$45,370$21.811,0901.32
Construction Laborers$58,360$28.061,0301.60
Customer Service Representatives$46,940$22.571,0000.65
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,850$23.009601.16
Carpenters$73,260$35.229502.41
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,150$27.489201.40
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,530$36.799201.09
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,090$27.938800.98
Accountants and Auditors$85,450$41.088701.02
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,820$25.888700.87
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,400$20.868101.52
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,230Not published7900.97
Nursing Assistants$48,040$23.107900.93
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,970$37.017301.00
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$107,830$51.847301.53
Project Management Specialists$103,400$49.716601.06
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,520$21.406501.16
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,200$36.166501.64
Compliance Officers$109,550$52.676402.60
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,780$36.436401.01
Software Developers$128,250$61.666400.64
Food Preparation Workers$38,240$18.386301.21
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,740$26.806001.94
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$58,520$28.146000.84
Bartenders$56,110$26.986001.34
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,480$18.505701.14
Electricians$97,590$46.925601.26
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$102,750$49.405401.97
Medical Assistants$57,410$27.605101.06
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,570$30.564700.89
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,620$37.324401.51
Roofers$59,730$28.724405.52
Human Resources Specialists$78,160$37.584300.80
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,160Not published4300.68
Coaches and Scouts$46,430Not published4302.92
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,380$22.784300.89
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,960$37.004301.68
Tellers$47,630$22.904202.15
Light Truck Drivers$48,720$23.424200.72
Dental Assistants$49,830$23.964101.81
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71,900$34.574000.54
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$91,510$44.004001.41
Security Guards$44,310$21.303800.50
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,640$50.7938019.69
Managers, All Other$140,910$67.743701.02
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,090$18.793701.64
Computer User Support Specialists$62,400$30.003600.85
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,130$30.353601.57
Counter and Rental Clerks$46,140$22.183601.53
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,550$27.193600.88
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,340$18.433504.10
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96,400$46.343400.92
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$71,270$34.273400.93
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100,430Not published3300.91
Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,930$21.603301.69
Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,880$19.183301.00
Firefighters$101,130$48.623201.56
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,720$30.643201.30
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,810$48.953100.79
Dishwashers$37,430$17.993101.11
Billing and Posting Clerks$51,560$24.793101.31
Food Batchmakers$45,470$21.863103.00
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76,030$36.563001.03
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35,970$17.293001.20
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,200$24.143001.58
Insurance Sales Agents$63,760$30.653001.06
Bus Drivers, School$69,640$33.483001.25
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,350$18.922901.02
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,810$28.272802.09
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,270$23.692800.62
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,230$23.672700.76
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$122,840$59.062603.88
Recreation Workers$44,640$21.462601.32
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39,720$19.102601.18
Financial Managers$158,960$76.422500.50
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49,320$23.712500.98
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,840$29.252500.86
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,470$27.632401.25
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76,870$36.962400.89
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,190$34.712401.01
Bakers$45,210$21.732401.73
Sales Managers$133,220$64.052300.60
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,800$33.562301.11
Cooks, Fast Food$38,480$18.502300.60
Animal Caretakers$37,650$18.102301.48
Library Assistants, Clerical$44,440$21.372304.65
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55,670$26.772300.41
Cost Estimators$83,130$39.972201.71
Civil Engineers$107,790$51.822201.01
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78,740$37.862200.58
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,070$17.342200.67
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,140$18.822201.43
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$78,330$37.662201.30
Construction Managers$156,580$75.282100.92
Management Analysts$84,620$40.692100.40
Loan Officers$77,670$37.342101.32
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57,150$27.482100.94
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,320$18.902101.77
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$50,220$24.152105.79
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,450$17.522001.14
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,510$17.072000.88
Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,640$81.561900.48
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,520$48.331901.01
Social and Human Service Assistants$54,320$26.121900.75
Lawyers$131,480$63.211900.43
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$169,470Not published1800.91
Computer Systems Analysts$105,920$50.931800.58
Mechanical Engineers$106,580$51.241801.05
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,950$30.741800.79
Pharmacy Technicians$56,010$26.931800.65
Parts Salespersons$47,400$22.791801.15
Personal Financial Advisors$103,410$49.721701.05
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$98,460Not published1702.58
Healthcare Social Workers$75,470$36.281601.41
Physical Therapists$96,450$46.371601.03
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,470$29.071600.83
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$61,820$29.721600.90
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49,930$24.001601.45
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40,430$19.441606.33
Training and Development Specialists$68,090$32.731500.58
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76,470$36.771502.25
Nurse Practitioners$147,890$71.101500.77
Dental Hygienists$124,850$60.021501.15
Machinists$59,910$28.801500.86
Computer Occupations, All Other$120,540$57.951400.53
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63,010$30.291402.27
Pharmacists$156,490$75.241400.72
Medical Records Specialists$59,630$28.671401.22
Massage Therapists$83,790$40.281402.45
Chefs and Head Cooks$70,410$33.851401.15
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106,170$51.041400.82
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64,990$31.251401.54
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,820$27.321401.16
Driver/Sales Workers$47,130$22.661400.57
Medical and Health Services Managers$116,210$55.871300.38
Instructional Coordinators$86,750$41.711300.98
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$137,720$66.211302.21
Childcare Workers$38,820$18.661300.43
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$61,890$29.761301.24
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$77,910$37.461301.11
Public Relations Specialists$77,320$37.171200.75
Physician Assistants$161,260$77.531201.26
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,160$21.231201.56
Correctional Officers and Jailers$83,030$39.921200.55
Marketing Managers$143,450$68.971100.48
Industrial Production Managers$150,800$72.501100.74
Social and Community Service Managers$97,380$46.821100.93
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,280$49.661100.98
Electrical Engineers$119,200$57.311100.98
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$87,270$41.961102.10
Urban and Regional Planners$100,050$48.101104.12
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$103,260$49.641101.37
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$95,610Not published1100.72
Graphic Designers$59,850$28.771100.92
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,110$17.841101.23
Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,520$24.291102.37
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,640$30.111101.06
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83,050$39.931100.87
Construction and Building Inspectors$93,340$44.871101.24
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$62,940$30.261106.27
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,290$20.811104.68
Rehabilitation Counselors$55,570$26.721001.86
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$98,380Not published1001.55
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$83,810$40.291001.21
Occupational Therapists$105,020$50.491001.03
Physicians, All Other$150,920$72.561000.52
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$59,360$28.541001.35
Real Estate Sales Agents$72,010$34.621000.92
Cargo and Freight Agents$57,090$27.451001.66
Sheet Metal Workers$90,840$43.671001.36
Highway Maintenance Workers$62,330$29.961001.11
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,960$37.481000.98
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,690$25.811001.05
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,120$20.731000.71
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64,630$31.07901.10
Financial and Investment Analysts$95,330$45.83900.43
Web and Digital Interface DesignersNot publishedNot published901.33
Chemists$64,560$31.04901.90
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,770$31.62901.18
Community Health Workers$57,930$27.85902.50
Dentists, General$168,030$80.78901.21
Speech-Language Pathologists$100,460$48.30900.83
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60,910$29.29900.87
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$132,730$63.81901.03
Gambling Dealers$37,410$17.98901.83
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$59,760$28.73900.93
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$40,590$19.51900.57
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49,020$23.57900.59
Butchers and Meat Cutters$50,970$24.50901.06
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43,430$20.88901.54
Human Resources Managers$137,920$66.31800.64
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$119,240$57.33800.79
Architectural and Engineering Managers$193,360$92.96800.64
Fundraisers$74,850$35.99801.19
Mechanical Drafters$73,680$35.42803.52
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$95,630Not published801.71
Veterinarians$149,760$72.00801.68
Physical Therapist Assistants$66,450$31.95801.23
Skincare Specialists$64,830$31.17801.79
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,780$17.68802.03
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$41,770$20.08804.01
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61,980$29.80801.73
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55,360$26.62800.74
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$81,430$39.15801.08
Chief Executives$236,930$113.91700.54
Facilities Managers$132,870$63.88700.76
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$97,940$47.09700.99
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,940Not published700.76
Paramedics$119,970$57.68701.15
Medical Equipment Preparers$47,440$22.81701.64
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36,180$17.40700.92
Residential Advisors$48,620$23.38701.33
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$67,710$32.55700.72
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71,540$34.39700.82
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$72,440$34.83703.35
Helpers--Production Workers$45,080$21.68700.70
Administrative Services Managers$102,250$49.16600.37
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$105,280$50.62600.34
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$93,400$44.90600.30
Industrial Engineers$100,820$48.47600.27
Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,620$30.11600.95
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,790$39.32601.48
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69,770$33.54601.81
Chemical Technicians$73,380$35.28601.81
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,190Not published602.68
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$97,870Not published601.40
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,040Not published601.66
Library Technicians$57,990$27.88601.56
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$110,240$53.00601.19
Opticians, Dispensing$53,050$25.51601.43
Phlebotomists$48,300$23.22600.67
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$61,850$29.74600.87
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56,450$27.14601.02
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58,240$28.00601.04
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51,310$24.67600.80
Couriers and Messengers$45,920$22.08601.47
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,760$18.64601.99
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58,180$27.97600.71
Tire Repairers and Changers$42,940$20.64601.02
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,560$21.90601.05
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,280$23.21601.10
Tax Preparers$44,250$21.27501.06
Financial Specialists, All Other$62,670$30.13500.67
Conservation Scientists$77,600$37.31503.30
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,810Not published501.93
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,560Not published501.53
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$102,120Not published500.35
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101,120Not published500.98
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48,770$23.45500.48
Dietitians and Nutritionists$78,910$37.94501.11
Surgical Technologists$75,970$36.53500.76
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44,950$21.61501.17
Pharmacy Aides$37,960$18.25502.03
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61,740$29.68500.68
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$61,990$29.80500.77
Order Clerks$48,460$23.30501.07
Public Safety Telecommunicators$76,340$36.70500.81
Postal Service Clerks$61,710$29.67501.04
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54,130$26.03500.52
Logging Equipment Operators$77,310$37.17503.98
Glaziers$64,640$31.08501.38
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$86,120$41.41501.18
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$65,110$31.30503.98
Sewing Machine Operators$39,650$19.06500.88
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55,880$26.86501.00
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,580$24.80501.49
Public Relations Managers$128,370$61.71400.99
Natural Sciences Managers$134,220$64.53400.70
Logisticians$74,730$35.93400.28
Information Security Analysts$105,470$50.71400.34
Computer Programmers$104,240$50.12400.67
Web DevelopersNot publishedNot published400.96
Data Scientists$120,180$57.78400.25
Surveyors$106,590$51.24401.25
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$64,900$31.20401.29
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$98,940$47.57400.79
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,820Not published401.52
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78,250$37.62401.93
Interior Designers$66,810$32.12400.90
Producers and Directors$92,220$44.34400.42
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$70,940$34.10400.84
Transportation Security Screeners$70,970$34.12401.42
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$81,120$39.00400.64
Procurement Clerks$44,450$21.37401.07
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52,910$25.44400.81
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59,720$28.71401.43
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$57,000$27.41401.13
Millwrights$70,350$33.82401.61
Printing Press Operators$48,420$23.28400.51
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120,380$57.88300.26
Food Service Managers$93,610$45.00300.23
Labor Relations Specialists$126,160$60.65300.88
Credit Analysts$92,900$44.66300.80
Database Administrators$111,990$53.84300.78
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,320$44.39300.56
School Psychologists$104,250$50.12300.92
Biological Technicians$47,310$22.74300.81
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$59,240Not published300.32
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,270$29.46300.47
Editors$62,290$29.95300.56
Cooks, Short Order$38,160$18.35300.41
Animal Trainers$40,540$19.49302.81
Advertising Sales Agents$62,820$30.20300.61
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78,420$37.70300.38
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$60,030$28.86302.64
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$73,920$35.54303.24
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,380$28.55300.32
Dental Laboratory Technicians$59,660$28.69301.56
Parking Attendants$39,520$19.00300.37
Engineers, All Other$140,220$67.41Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.