Parts Salespersons pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,160 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Bellingham earn between $39,540 and $58,620.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $59K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,780 | $4,148 | $23.93 |
| Median | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,540 | $3,295 | $19.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,620 | $4,885 | $28.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Bellingham earn about the same as the Washington average ($50,450) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $49,780 | $47,400 | $36,870 | $65,160 | 180 |
| Washington | $50,450 | $46,830 | $37,670 | $68,270 | 6,230 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $49,780, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $42,178 a year, or $3,515 a month and $1,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% 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 parts salespersons? 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 $49,780 buys what about $48,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 12.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 3rd of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($53,620).
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Bellingham?
$23.93 an hour on average, and $22.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $42,178 a year ($3,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,780. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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