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.
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
