Salaries in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area
Typical pay for 347 jobs in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. The median for all workers is $48,510 a year ($23.32 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$48,510
Median hourly
$23.32
Workers
121,790
vs U.S. median
-5%
Highest paying jobs in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $305,510 | 390 |
| Chief Executive | $285,300 | 150 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $244,310 | 150 |
| Pediatricians, General | $232,880 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $187,770 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,030 | 290 |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,390 | 310 |
| Optometrist | $131,770 | 70 |
| Marketing Manager | $131,500 | 150 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,350 | 150 |
| Financial Manager | $130,760 | 560 |
| Managers, All Other | $130,590 | 240 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $128,560 | 350 |
| Sales Manager | $128,360 | 480 |
Most common jobs in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3,300 | $88,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,200 | $28,790 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,130 | $33,660 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,090 | $38,880 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,030 | $44,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,970 | $35,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,530 | $44,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,330 | $100,160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,240 | $35,090 |
| Cashier | 2,170 | $29,820 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,970 | $44,130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,810 | $35,630 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,740 | $37,760 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,580 | $55,880 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1,260 | $39,500 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Michigan.
All 347 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (24)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (11)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (14)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (11)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (17)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (10)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (7)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (12)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (35)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (16)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (34)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $104,880 | $50.43 | 40 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $69,560 | $33.44 | 40 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $81,940 | $39.39 | 110 |
| Computer Programmer | $78,880 | $37.93 | 50 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $93,740 | $45.07 | 280 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $57,920 | $27.85 | 390 |
| Data Scientist | $80,830 | $38.86 | 150 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,000 | $49.52 | 40 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,650 | $39.26 | 160 |
| Software Developer | $118,100 | $56.78 | 430 |
| Web Developer | $81,130 | $39.01 | 30 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $94,490 | $45.43 | 170 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $62,300 | $29.95 | 80 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $59,820 | $28.76 | 30 |
| Chemical Engineer | $96,190 | $46.25 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,300 | $28.03 | 40 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,060 | $46.18 | 240 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $60,640 | $29.15 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineer | $97,680 | $46.96 | 170 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,190 | $50.09 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,490 | $30.04 | 260 |
| Industrial Engineer | $97,250 | $46.76 | 1,240 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $72,940 | $35.07 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,860 | $29.74 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,830 | $48.96 | 490 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $63,630 | $30.59 | n/a |
| Chemical Technician | $65,250 | $31.37 | 300 |
| Chemist | $105,220 | $50.59 | 230 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $87,160 | $41.91 | 100 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $62,480 | $30.04 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $58,970 | $28.35 | n/a |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $83,470 | $40.13 | 50 |
| Microbiologist | $89,240 | $42.90 | 60 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $77,150 | $37.09 | 90 |
| School Psychologist | $82,300 | $39.57 | 30 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $82,100 | $39.47 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,040 | $23.10 | 550 |
| Clergy | $59,780 | $28.74 | 50 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $52,570 | $25.27 | 70 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,010 | $22.12 | 70 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $57,890 | $27.83 | 280 |
| Health Education Specialist | $52,630 | $25.30 | 50 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,940 | $36.03 | 260 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,340 | $29.01 | 230 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $75,190 | $36.15 | 60 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $42,990 | $20.67 | 130 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,580 | $18.55 | 460 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $48,750 | $23.44 | 40 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $66,750 | $32.09 | 370 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $112,400 | $54.04 | 330 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $53,090 | $25.53 | 170 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,820 | $23.95 | 30 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,620 | $31.55 | 130 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $59,500 | $28.61 | 110 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,450 | — | 1,180 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $75,550 | $36.32 | 120 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $65,200 | — | 60 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $61,920 | $29.77 | 160 |
| Library Technician | $30,500 | $14.66 | 80 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $69,460 | — | 270 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $36,380 | $17.49 | 260 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $72,410 | — | 700 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,190 | $22.21 | 310 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $64,220 | — | 110 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,330 | — | 70 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $34,310 | $16.50 | 110 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $50,840 | — | 50 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,170 | — | 730 |
| Tutor | $43,090 | $20.71 | 360 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $60,210 | $28.95 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,260 | — | 220 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $80,150 | $38.53 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,820 | $27.80 | 150 |
| Interior Designer | $59,820 | $28.76 | 60 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $61,610 | $29.62 | 30 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,000 | $17.79 | 210 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $53.07 | 180 |
| Producers and Directors | $61,030 | $29.34 | 60 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,660 | $29.64 | 220 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $46,920 | $22.56 | 280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,270 | $16.96 | 2,970 |
| Massage Therapist | $50,010 | $24.04 | 60 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,690 | $22.45 | 980 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $43,250 | $20.79 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,500 | $18.99 | 1,260 |
| Phlebotomist | $37,790 | $18.17 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $27,920 | $13.42 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,860 | $30.22 | 90 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $55,100 | $26.49 | 180 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,650 | $17.62 | 220 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,310 | $16.50 | 40 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $84,800 | $40.77 | 40 |
| Firefighter | $45,480 | $21.86 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $94,530 | $45.45 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,380 | $13.17 | 70 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,810 | $35.97 | 340 |
| Security Guard | $37,340 | $17.95 | 470 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $37,660 | $18.11 | 580 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,050 | $30.31 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,300 | $14.09 | 440 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,510 | $17.56 | 410 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,760 | $17.67 | 1,140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,190 | $14.51 | 340 |
| Dishwasher | $29,250 | $14.06 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,790 | $13.84 | 3,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,500 | $18.03 | 1,120 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,410 | $15.10 | 490 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,880 | $16.77 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | $13.42 | 340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $37,760 | $18.15 | 1,740 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $51,290 | $24.66 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $59,430 | $28.57 | 100 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,630 | $17.13 | 1,810 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,320 | $17.94 | 860 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,250 | $15.50 | 400 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,110 | $21.69 | 70 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,250 | $14.06 | 240 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,710 | $14.29 | 160 |
| Childcare Worker | $30,420 | $14.62 | 410 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,570 | $21.43 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,060 | $22.15 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $40,490 | $19.47 | 80 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $34,110 | $16.40 | 210 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,660 | $13.78 | 60 |
| Recreation Worker | $33,510 | $16.11 | 440 |
| Residential Advisor | $43,890 | $21.10 | 50 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $34,020 | $16.36 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,510 | $15.15 | 100 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $60,170 | $28.93 | 40 |
| Cashier | $29,820 | $14.34 | 2,170 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $39,300 | $18.90 | 390 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $51,730 | $24.87 | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $82,730 | $39.77 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,180 | $22.68 | 810 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,950 | $29.30 | 240 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,630 | $20.98 | 190 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $59,800 | $28.75 | 90 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,660 | $16.18 | 3,130 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $40,450 | $19.45 | 30 |
| Sales Engineer | $96,320 | $46.31 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $61,420 | $29.53 | 550 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $70,700 | $33.99 | 1,260 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $128,560 | $61.81 | 350 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $61,690 | $29.66 | 170 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,630 | $18.09 | 130 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,440 | $13.19 | 70 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $61,060 | $29.36 | 410 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $52,600 | $25.29 | 150 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $71,040 | $34.15 | 70 |
| Construction Laborer | $51,380 | $24.70 | 620 |
| Electrician | $65,690 | $31.58 | 680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $76,040 | $36.56 | 530 |
| Glazier | $47,400 | $22.79 | 70 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $45,650 | $21.95 | 60 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $46,480 | $22.35 | 130 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,730 | $29.68 | 190 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,310 | $23.71 | 170 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $59,910 | $28.80 | 60 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $90,730 | $43.62 | 870 |
| Roofer | $59,280 | $28.50 | 110 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $80,870 | $38.88 | 160 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $60,010 | $28.85 | 30 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $33,950 | $16.32 | 70 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $44,670 | $21.47 | 300 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,230 | $16.94 | 180 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $44,210 | $21.25 | 570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,870 | $28.78 | 360 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,880 | $26.87 | 1,580 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,920 | $21.59 | 520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,350 | $21.32 | 3,030 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,460 | $21.86 | 660 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $41,490 | $19.95 | 50 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,280 | $17.92 | 570 |
| Parking Attendant | $33,040 | $15.89 | 90 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,810 | $16.73 | 80 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,090 | $16.87 | 2,240 |