HEALTHCARE

The Healthcare and Social Assistance sector is by far the fastest growing industry in Spokane County.


In just the past five years, nearly 4,000 healthcare and social assistance related jobs have been created locally, and strong continued new job growth is forecast for the sector. Spokane is the regional hub for health care in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, with a diverse cluster of hospitals, research facilities, labs, education, and clinics.

Spokane is now home to two separate medical schools, the Washington State University medical school on the Riverpoint campus, and a University of Washington and Gonzaga University joint venture on the Gonzaga campus. As the Baby Boom generation increases demand for medical services and the area’s population continues to expand, Spokane’s healthcare industry is expected to experience further growth.

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2022 Industry Jobs in Spokane County

46,176

Total Change Over the Last Five Years

+3,986

Five Year Change

9%

Average Annual Wages in Industry

$60,741

Source: Lightcast 2023.3 for Spokane County

2022 In Demand Occupations

Healthcare Practitioners and Support (SOC 29.0000 - 31.0000)

Dentists

Physical Therapists

Registered Nurses

Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Physical Therapist Assistants

Medical Equipment Preparers

Pharmacists

Respiratory Therapists

Nurse Practitioners

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Massage Therapists

Veterinary Assistants

Physician Assistants

Speech-Language Pathologists

Physicians, All Other

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers

Dental Assistants

Phlebotomists

Occupational Therapists

Veterinarians

Dental Hygienists

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides

Medical Assistants

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

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