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Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Spokane, WA
The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Spokane area is $29.64 per hour ($61,650 a year), with the typical range running from $25.88 to $36.58. That ranks 65th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 89th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spokane.
- $29.64median pay per hour, Spokane
- $26–$37typical range per hour
- 970employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Spokane, WA
The metro median is 10% below the Washington statewide median of $33.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 970 computer user support specialists employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.66 | $47,130 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.88 | $53,830 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.64 | $61,650 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.58 | $76,090 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.66 | $90,810 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Spokane ranks
- 65th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 8 Washington metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Spokane
- Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.64 median hour buys what $29.54 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,067
- Per year: $53,352
- Per month: $4,446
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
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Hospitals in Spokane
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Va Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Spokane, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Spokane, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9 mi | $29.64/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 30 mi | $24.09/hr | 57,355 |
| Pasco, WA | 125 mi | $31.80/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 130 mi | $31.80/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 131 mi | $31.80/hr | 86,728 |
| Yakima, WA | 164 mi | $31.35/hr | 97,390 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington
Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.
- Help desk or desktop support experience
- CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
- Comfort working with clinical staff
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Spokane, WA?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $29.64 per hour, about $61,650 a year. The middle half earn between $25.88 and $36.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Spokane a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 89th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Spokane?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, led by Spokane Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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