Data Scientists pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,910 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Bellingham earn between $88,990 and $165,340.
- $72K10th
- $89K25th
- $120KMedian
- $165K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,390 | $10,699 | $61.73 |
| Median | $120,180 | $10,015 | $57.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,990 | $7,416 | $42.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $165,340 | $13,778 | $79.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Data scientists in Bellingham earn 19% less than the Washington average ($158,040) and about the same as the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $128,390 | $120,180 | $71,540 | $195,910 | 40 |
| Washington | $158,040 | $163,350 | $79,930 | $220,040 | 9,600 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $128,390, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $99,021 a year, or $8,252 a month and $3,808 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 data scientists? 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 $128,390 buys what about $124,248 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 4th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($160,460).
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Bellingham?
$61.73 an hour on average, and $57.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $99,021 a year ($8,252 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,390. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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