Walla Walla, WA
This area's median is $1,220 (3.3%) above the $36,620 median in Walla Walla, WA.
Retail Salespersons 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
$37,840
Year: 2025
Area Employment Estimate
2,830
Jobs across the full Bellingham, WA area
SOC Code
41-2031
Standard Occupational Classification
Reading this estimate
The middle half of annual wages runs from $36,550 to $43,960 in 2025, a span of $7,410.
The area median is $1,720 (4.3%) below Washington's $39,560 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 | $35,470 | $17.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,550 | $17.57 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,960 | $21.13 |
| 90th Percentile | $50,660 | $24.36 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Bellingham, WA Area Median
$37,840
Washington State Median
$39,560
Difference
−$1,720
% Difference
4.3% below
Retail Salespersons Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Retail Salespersons in Whatcom County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Retail Salespersons in the Bellingham, WA area is $37,840. That published area includes Whatcom County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Whatcom County?
No. BLS estimates 2,830 Retail Salespersons 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 Retail Salespersons in the Bellingham, WA area is $50,660. 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.
Yakima, WA
This area's median is $1,200 (3.3%) above the $36,640 median in Yakima, WA.
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
This area's median is $960 (2.6%) above the $36,880 median in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA.
Lewiston, ID-WA
This area's median is $830 (2.2%) above the $37,010 median in Lewiston, ID-WA.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
This area's median is $500 (1.3%) above the $37,340 median in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
This area's median is $490 (1.3%) above the $37,350 median in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
Kennewick-Richland, WA
This area's median is $240 (0.6%) above the $37,600 median in Kennewick-Richland, WA.
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
This area's median is $140 (0.4%) above the $37,700 median in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA.
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $450 (1.2%) below the $38,290 median in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $510 (1.3%) below the $38,350 median in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
This area's median is $630 (1.6%) below the $38,470 median in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA.
Longview-Kelso, WA
This area's median is $840 (2.2%) below the $38,680 median in Longview-Kelso, WA.
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
This area's median is $1,400 (3.6%) below the $39,240 median in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
This area's median is $4,240 (10.1%) below the $42,080 median in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
Other County Views for Retail Salespersons
Each link identifies the published OEWS area used for that county; figures are not county estimates.
King County$42,080 areaPierce County$42,080 areaSnohomish County$42,080 areaSkagit County$39,240 areaCowlitz County$38,680 areaKitsap County$38,470 areaClallam County$38,350 areaGrays Harbor County$38,350 areaIsland County$38,350 areaJefferson County$38,350 areaLewis County$38,350 areaMason County$38,350 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.