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Bellingham, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.75/hr vs $26/hr national)

Bellingham, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Bellingham, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 196 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • 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-time29—$33.75/hr n=8
Full-time11$170k n=3—
Intern2——
Temporary2——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail127—$33.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Consumer Goods27—$33.86/hr n=6
Healthcare23—$23.51/hr n=3
Professional Services11——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail127
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Healthcare23
  • Professional Services11
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified150 · 77%
  • Part-time29 · 15%
  • Full-time11 · 6%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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