Top Paying Jobs in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,190 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($236,930), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($193,360), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($169,640). The cost of living index is 103.33 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,794/month.
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Avg. median salary
103.33
Cost of living index
$1,794
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bellingham
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $237K | $113.91/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $193K | $92.96/hr |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $170K | $81.56/hr |
| 4 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $169K | N/A |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $168K | $80.78/hr |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $161K | $77.53/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $159K | $76.42/hr |
| 8 | Construction Managers | Management | $157K | $75.28/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $156K | $75.24/hr |
| 10 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $151K | $72.56/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,794/mo
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