Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,880 or more. The middle half of fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Bellingham earn between $56,910 and $73,920.
- $45K10th
- $57K25th
- $74KMedian
- $74K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,780 | $5,648 | $32.59 |
| Median | $73,920 | $6,160 | $35.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,910 | $4,742 | $27.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,920 | $6,160 | $35.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Bellingham earn 6% more than the Washington average ($64,070) and 37% more than the U.S. average ($49,550). At the median the gap is +58% against the U.S. median of $46,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $67,780 | $73,920 | $45,230 | $74,880 | 30 |
| Washington | $64,070 | $58,410 | $44,440 | $102,550 | 1,100 |
| United States | $49,550 | $46,880 | $36,910 | $63,760 | 16,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $67,780, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $56,513 a year, or $4,709 a month and $2,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 fiberglass laminators and fabricators? 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 $67,780 buys what about $65,593 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 2nd of 4 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($69,030).
- Seattle$69,030
- Bellingham$67,780
- Mount Vernon$57,340
- Yakima$45,080
All Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for fiberglass laminators and fabricators
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,030).
- Seattle, WA$69,030
- Bellingham, WA$67,780
- Philadelphia, PA$62,640
- New York, NY$62,410
- Dallas, TX$61,420
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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do fiberglass laminators and fabricators make an hour in Bellingham?
$32.59 an hour on average, and $35.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fiberglass laminators and fabricators salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fiberglass laminators and fabricators take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $56,513 a year ($4,709 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,780. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do fiberglass laminators and fabricators earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,550).
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 51-2051; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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 3.24, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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