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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Population
Highest paying careers in Bellingham
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $51.82/hr |
| 42 | Surveyors | Engineering | $107K | $51.24/hr |
| 43 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.24/hr |
| 44 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $106K | $51.04/hr |
| 45 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $106K | $50.93/hr |
| 46 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $106K | $50.79/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $105K | $50.71/hr |
| 48 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $105K | $50.62/hr |
| 49 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.49/hr |
| 50 | School Psychologists | Science | $104K | $50.12/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bellingham
Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,794/mo
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