Below is a list of Spokane County’s 20 largest employers and the number of their full time employees (as of November 11, 2023)

 

  1. Fairchild Air Force Base: 7,404
  2. Providence Inland Northwest Washington: 6,775
  3. State of Washington: 5,941
  4. Spokane Public Schools: 3,754
  5. Amazon: 3,724
  6. MultiCare Health System – Inland Northwest: 3,354
  7. City of Spokane: 2,268
  8. Spokane County: 1,895
  9. Community Colleges of Spokane: 1,738
  10. Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center: 1,605
  11. Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority/Northern Quest Resort and Casino: 1,590
  12. URM Stores Inc.: 1,565
  13. Central Valley School District: 1,557
  14. CHAS Health: 1,435
  15. Walmart: 1,422
  16. Gonzaga University: 1,337
  17. United States Postal Service: 1,287
  18. Eastern Washington University: 1,158
  19. Avista Corporation: 1,057
  20. Kaiser Aluminum Washington: 950

I strongly recommend that apartment owners become familiar with and stay up to date on the largest employers in Spokane County. Understanding these figures can help you determine where renters prefer to live. Want to discuss more about what this means for you and identify future opportunities? Reach out today!

 

Data was obtained from the Spokane Journal of Business.


Jordan Lester, CCIM, MBA joined SVN Cornerstone as a Commercial Real Estate Broker in 2022. Jordan specializes in advising clients with the acquisition and disposition of multifamily investment properties. With a primary focus in Spokane County and an expert understanding of the latest market trends, Jordan is committed to maximizing his client’s financial goals to achieve their real estate objectives. Jordan began his real estate career as a broker’s assistant for three years with SVN Cornerstone, which gave him valuable knowledge and experience to jumpstart his career as a broker. To get in touch with Jordan, email jordan.lester@svn.com or call 509.496.6922