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BLSSalary

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Bellingham, WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 250 employed

Annual Mean
$49,870
$23.98/hr
Annual Median
$49,320
$23.71/hr
Bottom 10%
$39,410
$18.95/hr
Top 10%
$59,700
$28.70/hr
Location vs National Average
Bellingham, WA
$49,870
Difference
+28.5% vs US avg
US National
$38,810

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$39,410
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$44,250
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$49,320
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$57,110
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$59,700

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$44K

Median

$49K

75th

$57K

90th

$60K

Bellingham, WA has a relatively small Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria workforce (approximately 250 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Bellingham, WA, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries range from $39,410 at the 10th percentile to $59,700 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $20,290 (41% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.