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.
$114K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $151K | $72.5/hr |
| 12 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $150K | $72/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $148K | $71.1/hr |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | Management | $143K | $68.97/hr |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | Management | $141K | $67.74/hr |
| 16 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $140K | $67.41/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $138K | $66.31/hr |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $138K | $66.21/hr |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $134K | $64.53/hr |
| 20 | Sales Managers | Management | $133K | $64.05/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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