Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Bellingham, WA
SOC 51-8093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$105,640
per year in Bellingham, WA
Middle half
$99,910–$105,640
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
380
in Bellingham, WA
Concentration
19.69×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Bellingham, WA
$105,640
published median
United States
$96,710
9.2% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
10th
49 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Washington ($103,620). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $105,640 median has purchasing power comparable to about $102,232 nationally. Bellingham, WA's BEA regional price parity is 103.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Bellingham, WA.
$82,410$112,950
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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