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Average salary by job family in Spokane
| Management | $149,290 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $119,420 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $108,640 |
| Legal | $103,140 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,860 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,240 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,530 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,880 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,020 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,350 |
| Protective Service | $66,130 |
| Production | $56,500 |
| Sales and Related | $54,890 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $53,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,780 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,900 |
| Personal Care and Service | $51,180 |
| Healthcare Support | $49,250 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,140 |
Highest-paying jobs in Spokane
- Radiologists$358,990
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$322,700
- Chief Executives$311,850
- Nurse Anesthetists$283,320
- Physicians, All Other$276,150
- Psychiatrists$272,390
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$269,600
- Dentists, General$216,190
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$187,510
- Financial Managers$177,730
Most common jobs in Spokane and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,580 | $47,030 | $47,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,870 | $37,650 | $35,780 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,400 | $40,360 | $36,880 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,850 | $113,280 | $111,750 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,330 | $44,600 | $40,510 |
| Cashiers | 4,470 | $38,230 | $36,290 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,090 | $43,030 | $40,070 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,050 | $44,840 | $44,510 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,950 | $50,190 | $47,600 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,890 | $63,480 | $62,980 |
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Cost of living in Spokane
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,570 therefore buys what $68,334 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $423,842, 5.8 times the median household income of $72,836.
$423,842typical home value
$72,836median household income
100.3BEA price parity
591,793metro population
Take-home pay in Spokane
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,160 | $36,859 | $3,072 |
| Median wage | $54,660 | $46,099 | $3,842 |
| Average wage | $68,570 | $57,069 | $4,756 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,090 | $64,470 | $5,373 |
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.
Salaries for every job in Spokane
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$312K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$188K
- Financial Managers$178K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169K
- Sales Managers$166K
- Human Resources Managers$165K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Purchasing Managers$153K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$148K
- Public Relations Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Natural Sciences Managers$145K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$144K
- Industrial Production Managers$144K
- General and Operations Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$137K
- Construction Managers$136K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$127K
- Fundraising Managers$126K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, All Other$102K
- Social and Community Service Managers$101K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$95K
- Food Service Managers$88K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Radiologists$359K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$323K
- Nurse Anesthetists$283K
- Physicians, All Other$276K
- Psychiatrists$272K
- Dentists, General$216K
- Physician Assistants$151K
- Veterinarians$150K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Nurse Practitioners$145K
- Optometrists$133K
- Dental Hygienists$114K
- Registered Nurses$113K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$109K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$104K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Audiologists$100K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Chiropractors$97K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Paramedics$86K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Surgical Technologists$71K
- Recreational Therapists$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$65K
- Athletic Trainers$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Psychiatric Technicians$58K
- Pharmacy Technicians$57K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$148K
- Software Developers$135K
- Computer Network Architects$135K
- Data Scientists$122K
- Information Security Analysts$119K
- Computer Programmers$113K
- Computer Systems Analysts$110K
- Database Administrators$105K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102K
- Web Developers$100K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Statisticians$94K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$92K
- Operations Research Analysts$89K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Legal6 jobs
Architecture and Engineering20 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$134K
- Electrical Engineers$122K
- Engineers, All Other$114K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109K
- Environmental Engineers$108K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$105K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94K
- Surveyors$91K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$88K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$82K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Financial Risk Specialists$111K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Insurance Underwriters$99K
- Credit Analysts$96K
- Accountants and Auditors$95K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$92K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$90K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Loan Officers$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Logisticians$86K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Labor Relations Specialists$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Credit Counselors$56K
- Tax Preparers$46K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$117K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105K
- School Psychologists$101K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96K
- Urban and Regional Planners$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$93K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86K
- Chemists$86K
- Foresters$83K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Conservation Scientists$75K
- Chemical Technicians$65K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$64K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$98K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$89K
- Electricians$85K
- Sheet Metal Workers$82K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Pipelayers$75K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$72K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$71K
- Carpenters$68K
- Tile and Stone Setters$68K
- Glaziers$66K
- Roofers$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$64K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$63K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$63K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Fence Erectors$54K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$97K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$92K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$91K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$90K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$88K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$87K
- Instructional Coordinators$87K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$87K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$83K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Archivists$65K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media20 jobs
- Art Directors$101K
- Technical Writers$87K
- Editors$84K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Producers and Directors$72K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$71K
- Writers and Authors$65K
- Interior Designers$65K
- Audio and Video Technicians$65K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Interpreters and Translators$54K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Film and Video Editors$47K
- Photographers$47K
- Floral Designers$42K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70K
- Millwrights$69K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$62K
- Avionics Technicians$60K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$83K
- Health Education Specialists$82K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$80K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78K
- Clergy$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$71K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$70K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$67K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$57K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$132K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$100K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92K
- Firefighters$83K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$52K
- Security Guards$46K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
Production45 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$105K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$77K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$72K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$70K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$65K
- Machinists$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$56K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$52K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$48K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Bakers$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$124K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Advertising Sales Agents$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Travel Agents$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$72K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Tellers$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$270K
- Commercial Pilots$117K
- Transportation Inspectors$103K
- Crane and Tower Operators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$66K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Driver/Sales Workers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Parking Attendants$38K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$91K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$62K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$48K
- Residential Advisors$47K
- Animal Caretakers$44K
- Recreation Workers$43K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Concierges$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Massage Therapists$75K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$53K
- Medical Assistants$53K
- Dental Assistants$53K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Medical Transcriptionists$48K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Pharmacy Aides$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$54K
- Pest Control Workers$51K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- Bartenders$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$56K
- Waiters and Waitresses$55K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$37K
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Salary in Spokane: questions
What is a good salary in Spokane?
Half of all workers in the Spokane metro earn less than $54,660 and the average is $68,570. Earning more than $79,090 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Spokane to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,011, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Spokane?
Radiologists ($358,990), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($322,700), Chief Executives ($311,850).
What is the average salary in Spokane Valley?
Spokane Valley is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, where the average salary is $68,570 a year and the median $54,660. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Spokane Valley, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060), all occupations and 468 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- 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.
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