Social and Community Service Managers pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,920 or more. The middle half of social and community service managers in Bellingham earn between $84,290 and $118,700.
- $73K10th
- $84K25th
- $97KMedian
- $119K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,570 | $8,548 | $49.31 |
| Median | $97,380 | $8,115 | $46.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,290 | $7,024 | $40.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,700 | $9,892 | $57.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Community Service Managers pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Social and community service managers in Bellingham earn 7% less than the Washington average ($110,330) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($88,880). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $80,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $102,570 | $97,380 | $73,380 | $135,920 | 110 |
| Washington | $110,330 | $103,000 | $71,270 | $156,990 | 3,650 |
| United States | $88,880 | $80,390 | $53,150 | $132,260 | 209,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social and Community Service Managers salary after taxes in Bellingham
On the average salary of $102,570, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $80,988 a year, or $6,749 a month and $3,115 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 social and community service 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 $102,570 buys what about $99,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Community Service Managers salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 6th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($116,410).
- Seattle$116,410
- Olympia$112,350
- Mount Vernon$110,040
- Walla Walla$109,710
- Yakima$102,970
- Bellingham$102,570
- Bremerton$101,120
- Spokane$100,680
- Kennewick$99,580
- Wenatchee$96,150
All Social and Community Service Managers salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for social and community service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,410).
- Seattle, WA$116,410
- Olympia, WA$112,350
- Boulder, CO$111,800
- Mount Vernon, WA$110,040
- Walla Walla, WA$109,710
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Social and Community Service Managers salary in Bellingham: questions
How much do social and community service managers make an hour in Bellingham?
$49.31 an hour on average, and $46.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and community service managers salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and community service managers take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $80,988 a year ($6,749 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,570. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do social and community service managers earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($88,880).
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 11-9151; area Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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