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Bellingham, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 34 added vs 6 removed)

Bellingham, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Bellingham, WA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • 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-time23$33.86/hr n=5
Full-time7
Intern4
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail112$33.86/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants71
Consumer Goods23$33.86/hr n=7
Healthcare10
Manufacturing2

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • 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
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail112
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare10
  • Manufacturing2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified131 · 79%
  • Part-time23 · 14%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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