Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA was $46,140 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $40,560 and $52,720.
The Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA median is $6,030 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,110 | $40,560 | $46,140 | $52,720 | $75,830 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.84 | $19.50 | $22.18 | $25.35 | $36.46 |
BLS estimated 60 workers employed in this occupation in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. Location quotient: 0.14.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $46,140. The all-occupations median in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA is $54,660. Ratio: 0.84 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.14 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $37,490 | $37,490 | $45,950 |
| May 2025 | $40,560 | $46,140 | $52,720 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $41,150 | $41,150 to $50,180 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $93,420 | $40,880 to $93,420 |
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