Construction Managers pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $211,030 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Bellingham earn between $131,270 and $176,500.
- $102K10th
- $131K25th
- $157KMedian
- $176K75th
- $211K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $156,450 | $13,038 | $75.22 |
| Median | $156,580 | $13,048 | $75.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $131,270 | $10,939 | $63.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $176,500 | $14,708 | $84.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Construction managers in Bellingham earn about the same as the Washington average ($158,890) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $156,450 | $156,580 | $101,790 | $211,030 | 210 |
| Washington | $158,890 | $155,070 | $105,770 | $217,920 | 6,010 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Managers salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $156,450, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $118,200 a year, or $9,850 a month and $4,546 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $156,450 buys what about $151,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 4th of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($163,750).
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Bellingham?
$75.22 an hour on average, and $75.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $131,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $118,200 a year ($9,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $156,450. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do construction managers earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9021; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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