Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,780 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Bellingham earn between $38,560 and $47,720.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $43KMedian
- $48K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,160 | $3,680 | $21.23 |
| Median | $43,400 | $3,617 | $20.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,560 | $3,213 | $18.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,720 | $3,977 | $22.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Bellingham earn 3% less than the Washington average ($45,690) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $44,160 | $43,400 | $36,250 | $54,780 | 810 |
| Washington | $45,690 | $44,710 | $36,730 | $57,840 | 26,500 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $44,160, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $37,663 a year, or $3,139 a month and $1,449 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 receptionists and information clerks? 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 $44,160 buys what about $42,735 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 14.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 4th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($47,620).
- Seattle$47,620
- Mount Vernon$45,390
- Bremerton$44,300
- Bellingham$44,160
- Kennewick$43,870
- Olympia$43,750
- Wenatchee$43,070
- Longview$42,940
- Spokane$42,640
- Walla Walla$42,340
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Bellingham?
$21.23 an hour on average, and $20.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $37,663 a year ($3,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,160. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
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 43-4171; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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