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Bellingham, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.81/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)

Bellingham, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Bellingham, WA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bellingham, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bellingham, WA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$33.86/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Intern4——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$33.86/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants65—$24.48/hr n=3
Consumer Goods23—$33.86/hr n=7
Healthcare10——
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9
  • Pharmacy9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants65
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare10
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified120 · 75%
  • Part-time25 · 16%
  • Full-time9 · 6%
  • Intern4 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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