General and Operations Managers pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $270,130 or more. The middle half of general and operations managers in Bellingham earn between $93,790 and $180,530.
- $73K10th
- $94K25th
- $126KMedian
- $181K75th
- $270K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,120 | $12,510 | $72.17 |
| Median | $125,840 | $10,487 | $60.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,790 | $7,816 | $45.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $180,530 | $15,044 | $86.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General and Operations Managers pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
General and operations managers in Bellingham earn 6% less than the Washington average ($158,920) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($134,940). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $105,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $150,120 | $125,840 | $72,800 | $270,130 | 1,270 |
| Washington | $158,920 | $133,750 | $77,680 | $269,320 | 50,630 |
| United States | $134,940 | $105,770 | $50,090 | $253,390 | 3,503,020 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General and Operations Managers salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $150,120, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $113,873 a year, or $9,489 a month and $4,380 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 general and operations 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 $150,120 buys what about $145,276 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
General and Operations Managers salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 3rd of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($169,740).
Highest-paying cities for general and operations managers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($216,150).
- Trenton, NJ$216,150
- San Jose, CA$190,310
- New York, NY$189,200
- Bridgeport, CT$181,760
- Boulder, CO$180,640
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General and Operations Managers salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do general and operations managers make an hour in Bellingham?
$72.18 an hour on average, and $60.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general and operations managers salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general and operations managers take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $113,873 a year ($9,489 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,120. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do general and operations managers earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($134,940).
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 11-1021; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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