Yakima, WA
This area's median is $7,730 (11.3%) above the $68,300 median in Yakima, WA.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents OEWS Estimate for Whatcom County
Bellingham, WA estimate used for Whatcom County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
View the canonical Bellingham, WA area page →Area Median Annual Wage
$76,030
Year: 2025
Area Employment Estimate
300
Jobs across the full Bellingham, WA area
SOC Code
13-1020
Standard Occupational Classification
Reading this estimate
The middle half of annual wages runs from $59,950 to $93,250 in 2025, a span of $33,300.
The area median is $9,100 (10.7%) below Washington's $85,130 median for this occupation in 2025.
This context describes the full Bellingham, WA labor market, which includes Whatcom County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,400 | $24.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,950 | $28.82 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $76,030 | $36.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,250 | $44.83 |
| 90th Percentile | $112,720 | $54.19 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Bellingham, WA Area Median
$76,030
Washington State Median
$85,130
Difference
−$9,100
% Difference
10.7% below
Buyers and Purchasing Agents Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Whatcom County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the Bellingham, WA area is $76,030. That published area includes Whatcom County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Whatcom County?
No. BLS estimates 300 Buyers and Purchasing Agents jobs across the full Bellingham, WA area. The count must not be interpreted as a Whatcom County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Whatcom County?
The 2025 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the Bellingham, WA area is $112,720. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Compare distinct labor markets
Each area appears once. These 2025 comparisons use published medians for the same occupation; missing estimates and lower bounds are excluded. Differences between survey estimates may reflect sampling variation.
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Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
This area's median is $2,530 (3.4%) above the $73,500 median in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA.
Walla Walla, WA
This area's median is $1,390 (1.9%) above the $74,640 median in Walla Walla, WA.
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $1,260 (1.7%) above the $74,770 median in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
This area's median is $990 (1.3%) above the $75,040 median in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA.
Longview-Kelso, WA
This area's median is $890 (1.2%) below the $76,920 median in Longview-Kelso, WA.
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $1,740 (2.2%) below the $77,770 median in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
This area's median is $2,350 (3.0%) below the $78,380 median in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
This area's median is $3,140 (4.0%) below the $79,170 median in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
This area's median is $4,420 (5.5%) below the $80,450 median in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
This area's median is $7,070 (8.5%) below the $83,100 median in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA.
Kennewick-Richland, WA
This area's median is $18,760 (19.8%) below the $94,790 median in Kennewick-Richland, WA.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
This area's median is $19,940 (20.8%) below the $95,970 median in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
Other County Views for Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Each link identifies the published OEWS area used for that county; figures are not county estimates.
King County$95,970 areaPierce County$95,970 areaSnohomish County$95,970 areaBenton County$94,790 areaFranklin County$94,790 areaKitsap County$83,100 areaThurston County$80,450 areaChelan County$79,170 areaDouglas County$79,170 areaClark County$78,380 areaSkamania County$78,380 areaClallam County$77,770 area
About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2025 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Bellingham, WA area, which includes Whatcom County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.