Computer Occupations, All Other pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $156,210 or more. The middle half of other computer occupations in Bellingham earn between $87,650 and $132,920.
- $67K10th
- $88K25th
- $121KMedian
- $133K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,380 | $9,532 | $54.99 |
| Median | $120,540 | $10,045 | $57.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,650 | $7,304 | $42.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,920 | $11,077 | $63.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Occupations, All Other pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Other computer occupations in Bellingham earn 12% less than the Washington average ($129,500) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($122,230). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $116,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $114,380 | $120,540 | $67,440 | $156,210 | 140 |
| Washington | $129,500 | $128,940 | $60,210 | $200,610 | 14,360 |
| United States | $122,230 | $116,580 | $55,940 | $188,470 | 435,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Occupations, All Other salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $114,380, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $89,296 a year, or $7,441 a month and $3,434 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for other computer occupations? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $114,380 buys what about $110,690 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Occupations, All Other salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 3rd of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($135,700).
- Seattle$135,700
- Bremerton$118,180
- Bellingham$114,380
- Olympia$108,820
- Mount Vernon$108,070
- Walla Walla$105,940
- Spokane$102,840
- Kennewick$101,420
- Wenatchee$96,960
- Yakima$88,400
Highest-paying cities for other computer occupations
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($195,680).
- San Jose, CA$195,680
- San Francisco, CA$161,550
- Washington, DC$150,420
- Boulder, CO$147,420
- Lexington Park, MD$141,680
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Computer Occupations, All Other salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do other computer occupations make an hour in Bellingham?
$54.99 an hour on average, and $57.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other computer occupations salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other computer occupations take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $89,296 a year ($7,441 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,380. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do other computer occupations earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($122,230).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1299; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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