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Port Economic Impact
Whatcom County’s Economic Engine Passenger and air cargo services at Bellingham International Airport, real estate transactions on Port property within Whatcom County, and Marina activities all work to contribute to the local and regional economy, including the creation of jobs that employ more people in Whatcom County than any other organization. Port activity represents almost 10% of the local economy. In 2008, the Port of Bellingham commissioned Martin Associates to evaluate the economic impacts generated by the Port, its real estate tenants, the Bellingham International Airport and the Port’s Marine Services Division. View the full report. Highlights: 7,371 Total Jobs - $891.7 million in Business Revenue
- $335.7 million Total Payroll
- $41,245 average wages for direct jobs
In direct employment, Port of Bellingham operations exceed the largest employers in Whatcom County Port of Bellingham activity 4,084 direct jobs St. Joseph Hospital/Peace Health 2,376 employees Western Washington University 2,186 employees
The Flow of Economic Activity (click to enlarge) 
Highlights by Operating Division (click to enlarge) 
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