Median DOL Salary
$104,172
Total DOL Filings
868
Companies Hiring
244
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Spokane, WA$104,172
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Spokane, WA is 71% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Spokane
Highest-Paying Occupations in Spokane
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $152,277 | -23.1% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $117,052 | -25.5% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,363 | +36.2% | 11 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,160 | -24.8% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | -32.6% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $77,000 | -35.7% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $75,005 | -28.6% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,443 | -45.1% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,000 | -46.5% | 9 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $62,000 | -39.4% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,976 | -43.9% | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $49,215 | -54.3% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in Spokane, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Spokane, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $152,277 | $132,877 |
| Pharmacists | $117,052 | $102,140 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,363 | $100,666 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,160 | $71,693 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | $69,808 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.