Paramedics pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,490 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Bellingham earn between $119,970 and $120,970.
- $109K10th
- $120K25th
- $120KMedian
- $121K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,190 | $9,932 | $57.30 |
| Median | $119,970 | $9,998 | $57.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $119,970 | $9,998 | $57.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,970 | $10,081 | $58.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Paramedics in Bellingham earn 18% more than the Washington average ($101,070) and 88% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +98% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $119,190 | $119,970 | $109,330 | $123,490 | 70 |
| Washington | $101,070 | $104,310 | $61,010 | $133,040 | 2,110 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $119,190, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $92,680 a year, or $7,723 a month and $3,565 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 paramedics? 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 $119,190 buys what about $115,344 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 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 1st of 8 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Bellingham?
$57.30 an hour on average, and $57.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $119,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $92,680 a year ($7,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,190. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 88% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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