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Careers in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Part of Washington.

Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA’s regional price level is above the national average (index 100.346, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.9% · 268,245 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Radiologists$430,600
  2. 2Psychiatrists$301,790
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$293,200
  4. 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$280,210
  5. 5Chief Executives$260,940

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides10,580 employed
  2. 2Fast Food and Counter Workers7,870 employed
  3. 3Retail Salespersons7,400 employed
  4. 4Registered Nurses6,850 employed
  5. 5Stockers and Order Fillers5,330 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders8.78× national avg
  2. 2Rehabilitation Counselors6.90× national avg
  3. 3Foresters4.53× national avg
  4. 4Archivists3.99× national avg
  5. 5Community Health Workers3.50× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Radiologists$429,115
  2. 2Psychiatrists$300,749
  3. 3Physicians, All Other$292,189
  4. 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$279,244
  5. 5Chief Executives$260,040

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Washington state page.