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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 82 | Food Service Managers | Management | $94K | $45/hr |
| 83 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.9/hr |
| 84 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $93K | $44.87/hr |
| 85 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.66/hr |
| 86 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $92K | $44.39/hr |
| 87 | Producers and Directors | Arts & Media | $92K | $44.34/hr |
| 88 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $92K | $44/hr |
| 89 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $91K | $43.67/hr |
| 90 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $87K | $41.96/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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