Median DOL Salary
$106,747
Total DOL Filings
553
Companies Hiring
180
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bellingham, WA$106,747
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bellingham, WA is 75.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bellingham
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bellingham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $122,980 | -21.7% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,441 | +42.2% | 9 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $116,542 | -26.5% | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $107,869 | -1.4% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $97,420 | -25.5% | 10 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,831 | -25.1% | 9 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -5.2% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -8.9% | 14 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,669 | -5.3% | 8 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,500 | -20.4% | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $54,426 | -45.1% | 6 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,626 | -32% | 22 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $43,000 | -54.4% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in Bellingham, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bellingham, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $122,980 | $107,312 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,441 | $105,097 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $116,542 | $101,695 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $107,869 | $94,127 |
| Electrical Engineers | $97,420 | $85,009 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.