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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $104K | $50.12/hr |
| 52 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.72/hr |
| 53 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.71/hr |
| 54 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $103K | $49.66/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $103K | $49.64/hr |
| 56 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $103K | $49.4/hr |
| 57 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.16/hr |
| 58 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 59 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 60 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $102K | $48.95/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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