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BLSSalary

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bellingham, WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,450 employed

Annual Mean
$59,820
$28.76/hr
Annual Median
$56,700
$27.26/hr
Bottom 10%
$36,670
$17.63/hr
Top 10%
$89,830
$43.19/hr
Location vs National Average
Bellingham, WA
$59,820
Difference
+49.3% vs US avg
US National
$40,060

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$36,670
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$45,120
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$56,700
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$66,960
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$89,830

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$37K

25th

$45K

Median

$57K

75th

$67K

90th

$90K

Bellingham, WA has a moderate number of Waiters and Waitresses positions (approximately 1,450), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Bellingham, WA, Waiters and Waitresses salaries range from $36,670 at the 10th percentile to $89,830 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $53,160 (94% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

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