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Top Paying Jobs in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA has 270 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, General ($174,710), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($167,200), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($163,200). The cost of living index is 100.35 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,131/month.

$139K

Avg. median salary

100.35

Cost of living index

$1,131

Median 2BR rent

N/A

Population

Highest paying careers in Spokane-Spokane Valley

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
1	Dentists, General	Healthcare	$175K	$83.99/hr
2	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Management	$167K	$80.39/hr
3	Architectural and Engineering Managers	Management	$163K	$78.46/hr
4	Legislators	Management	$157K	$/hr
5	Financial Managers	Management	$155K	$74.41/hr
6	Pharmacists	Healthcare	$147K	$70.53/hr
7	Sales Managers	Management	$140K	$67.35/hr
8	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	Management	$138K	$/hr
9	Natural Sciences Managers	Management	$138K	$66.13/hr
10	Aerospace Engineers	Engineering	$137K	$65.67/hr
11	Optometrists	Healthcare	$135K	$64.81/hr
12	Physician Assistants	Healthcare	$135K	$64.75/hr
13	Purchasing Managers	Management	$134K	$64.54/hr
14	Public Relations Managers	Management	$134K	$64.32/hr
15	Managers, All Other	Management	$132K	$63.69/hr
16	Medical and Health Services Managers	Management	$132K	$63.58/hr
17	Training and Development Managers	Management	$132K	$63.4/hr
18	Veterinarians	Healthcare	$131K	$63.12/hr
19	Nurse Practitioners	Healthcare	$131K	$63.02/hr
20	Human Resources Managers	Management	$131K	$62.8/hr
21	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	Construction & Trades	$129K	$62.11/hr
22	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	Public Safety	$127K	$61.2/hr
23	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	Management	$127K	$61.18/hr
24	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	Management	$125K	$60.03/hr
25	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	Repair & Maintenance	$124K	$59.83/hr

Affordability snapshot: Spokane-Spokane Valley

Cost of living vs. national average+0.3% more expensive

Studio apartment (FMR)$/mo

1-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,131/mo

3-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

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