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 Qualified Workforce
Bellevue is recognized for its diverse, highly skilled and qualified workforce, providing an advantage for businesses in recruiting, attracting, and retaining employees. Bellevue is a thriving economic engine and net importer of workers from the surrounding region, and attracts top talent from around the world.

  • Nearly 60% of residents have attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher, well above the national average of 27%.
  • Over 58% of employed residents work in management or professional services occupations.

Bellevue offers a rich combination of cultures. An estimated 31 percent of residents are foreign-born, and over 84 languages are spoken by school children in our city. Bellevue’s diversity is a key asset in an increasingly globalized economy.

  • The daytime population base is close to 200,000. By 2020, this figure is projected to increase to 255,000.
  • The academic and corporate communities are connected to maximize education opportunities and develop local talent.