SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $72,300, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Spokane, WA tracks the national median of $69,500 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,300, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Spokane, WA tracks the national median of $69,500 closely. Pay ranges from under $54,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,370 to $85,490.
The area has 2,810 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Longview records the highest median at $81,980. Of the 468 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 199th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,480 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $58,370 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $72,300 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $85,490 | +23.0% |
| 90th | $104,880 | +50.9% |
| Mean | $75,550 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $81,980 | 410 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $81,640 | 18,020 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $79,540 | 740 | |
| 4 | Olympia | $78,270 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $76,530 | 920 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $76,200 | 490 | |
| 7 | Walla Walla | $75,770 | 230 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $75,640 | 1,180 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $73,290 | 410 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $73,050 | 880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $72,300 buys what $67,570 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,570US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,300 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,480 to $104,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Longview, at $81,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $72,300, or $34.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,500, so pay in Spokane, WA is 4.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Spokane, WA earns more than $104,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Longview, at $81,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,810 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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