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Average salary by job family in Kalamazoo
| Legal | $129,180 |
|---|---|
| Management | $126,220 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,950 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,260 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,110 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,820 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,450 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $66,080 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,150 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,470 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,130 |
| Protective Service | $55,790 |
| Sales and Related | $51,780 |
| Production | $48,870 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,690 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,190 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,930 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,310 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,190 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,610 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,440 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kalamazoo
- Physicians, All Other$310,610
- Chief Executives$286,560
- Family Medicine Physicians$250,460
- Pediatricians, General$228,260
- Dentists, General$227,320
- Lawyers$178,610
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158,810
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149,340
- Financial Managers$149,060
- Human Resources Managers$144,610
Most common jobs in Kalamazoo and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,300 | $91,100 | $88,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,200 | $30,020 | $28,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,130 | $37,240 | $33,660 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,090 | $41,900 | $38,880 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,030 | $43,250 | $44,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,970 | $34,830 | $35,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,530 | $44,930 | $44,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,330 | $121,560 | $100,160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,240 | $36,370 | $35,090 |
| Cashiers | 2,170 | $31,410 | $29,820 |
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Cost of living in Kalamazoo
Prices in the Kalamazoo area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,850 therefore buys what $66,270 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $279,752, 4.0 times the median household income of $70,525.
$279,752typical home value
$70,525median household income
94.8BEA price parity
261,437metro population
Take-home pay in Kalamazoo
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,810 | $30,439 | $2,537 |
| Median wage | $48,510 | $39,343 | $3,279 |
| Average wage | $62,850 | $50,255 | $4,188 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,230 | $58,804 | $4,900 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Kalamazoo
Legal3 jobs
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$287K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Human Resources Managers$145K
- Natural Sciences Managers$141K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$137K
- Marketing Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Fundraising Managers$128K
- Public Relations Managers$122K
- Training and Development Managers$122K
- General and Operations Managers$122K
- Administrative Services Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$78K
- Education Administrators, All Other$76K
- Lodging Managers$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$311K
- Family Medicine Physicians$250K
- Pediatricians, General$228K
- Dentists, General$227K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Optometrists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$132K
- Physician Assistants$129K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Occupational Therapists$85K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$111K
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Chemical Engineers$99K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$90K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Software Developers$116K
- Computer Network Architects$113K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$93K
- Data Scientists$91K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Computer Programmers$88K
- Web Developers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$119K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$100K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Loan Officers$89K
- Logisticians$86K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79K
- Budget Analysts$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Labor Relations Specialists$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$73K
- Credit Analysts$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51K
- Credit Counselors$48K
Life, Physical, and Social Science11 jobs
- Chemists$104K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97K
- Microbiologists$89K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83K
- School Psychologists$79K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$76K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$68K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Sheet Metal Workers$74K
- Electricians$72K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67K
- Roofers$60K
- Carpenters$59K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$55K
- Glaziers$55K
- Tile and Stone Setters$54K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46K
- Tutors$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
- Library Technicians$33K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$76K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Clergy$65K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Health Education Specialists$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Social Workers, All Other$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Community Health Workers$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Protective Service7 jobs
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$135K
- Sales Engineers$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$31K
Production34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$59K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Tellers$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Massage Therapists$57K
- Psychiatric Aides$53K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
Jobs paid by the hour in Kalamazoo
For 1 job in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $44.91 | $53.07 | 180 |
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Salary in Kalamazoo: questions
What is a good salary in Kalamazoo?
Half of all workers in the Kalamazoo metro earn less than $48,510 and the average is $62,850. Earning more than $75,230 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kalamazoo to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,170, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kalamazoo?
Physicians, All Other ($310,610), Chief Executives ($286,560), Family Medicine Physicians ($250,460).
What is the average salary in Portage?
Portage is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area, where the average salary is $62,850 a year and the median $48,510. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Portage, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Kalamazoo-Portage, MI (28020), all occupations and 346 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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