What is the average salary in Kalamazoo, MI?
$61,550a year
Average yearly pay across 347 jobs with official data in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Jobs with data
- 347
- Workers counted
- 114,320
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $305,500 |
| Chief Executive | $285,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $244,300 |
| Pediatrician | $232,900 |
| Dentist | $187,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $149,000 |
| Pharmacist | $140,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $137,400 |
| Optometrist | $131,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $131,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $88,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,790 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,660 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $38,880 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $35,270 |
| Office Clerk | $44,500 |
| General and Operations Manager | $100,200 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,090 |
| Cashier | $29,820 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$101,700
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$149,000
- Chief Executive$285,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,400
- Construction Manager$103,800
- Education Administrator$104,800
- Education Administrator$64,340
- Education and Childcare Administrator$49,680
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$70,420
- Facilities Manager$90,780
- Financial Manager$130,800
- Food Service Manager$62,860
- Fundraising Manager$122,300
- General and Operations Manager$100,200
- Human Resources Manager$131,400
- Industrial Production Manager$127,800
- Lodging Manager$59,850
- Manager$130,600
- Marketing Manager$131,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$102,300
- Natural Sciences Manager$114,500
- Property$59,590
- Public Relations Manager$110,100
- Purchasing Manager$125,200
- Sales Manager$128,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$90,220
- Training and Development Manager$96,400
- Transportation$100,300
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$77,140
- Budget Analyst$60,570
- Business Operations Specialist$78,410
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$66,710
- Claims Adjuster$80,380
- Compensation$66,560
- Compliance Officer$75,890
- Cost Estimator$77,780
- Credit Analyst$67,940
- Credit Counselor$46,850
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,440
- Financial Specialist$58,430
- Fundraiser$63,090
- Human Resources Specialist$64,560
- Labor Relations Specialist$79,550
- Loan Officer$72,330
- Logistician$79,030
- Management Analyst$91,170
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,820
- Meeting$49,180
- Personal Financial Advisor$77,890
- Project Management Specialist$97,590
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$62,080
- Training and Development Specialist$63,900
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$104,900
- Computer Network Support Specialist$69,560
- Computer Occupation$81,940
- Computer Programmer$78,880
- Computer Systems Analyst$93,740
- Computer User Support Specialist$57,920
- Data Scientist$80,830
- Information Security Analyst$103,000
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$81,650
- Software Developer$118,100
- Web Developer$81,130
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$94,490
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,300
- Calibration Technologist and Technician$59,820
- Chemical Engineer$96,190
- Civil Engineer$96,060
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,300
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,640
- Electrical Engineer$97,680
- Engineer$104,200
- Industrial Engineer$97,250
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,490
- Mechanical Drafter$72,940
- Mechanical Engineer$101,800
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,860
Life, physical, and social science
- Biochemist and Biophysicist$63,630
- Chemical Technician$65,250
- Chemist$105,200
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$87,160
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$62,480
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$58,970
- Medical Scientist$83,470
- Microbiologist$89,240
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$77,150
- School Psychologist$82,300
- Urban and Regional Planner$82,100
Community and social service
- Child$48,040
- Clergy$59,780
- Community and Social Service Specialist$52,570
- Community Health Worker$46,010
- Educational$57,890
- Health Education Specialist$52,630
- Healthcare Social Worker$74,940
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,340
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$75,190
- Rehabilitation Counselor$42,990
- Social and Human Service Assistant$38,580
- Social Worker$48,750
- Substance Abuse$66,750
Legal
- Lawyer$112,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$53,090
- Title Examiner$49,820
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,620
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$59,500
- Elementary School Teacher$63,450
- Instructional Coordinator$75,550
- Kindergarten Teacher$65,200
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$61,920
- Library Technician$30,500
- Middle School Teacher$69,460
- Preschool Teacher$36,380
- Secondary School Teacher$72,410
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$46,190
- Special Education Teacher$64,220
- Special Education Teacher$79,330
- Substitute Teacher$34,310
- Teacher and Instructor$50,840
- Teaching Assistant$31,170
- Tutor$43,090
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$60,210
- Coach and Scout$47,260
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$80,150
- Graphic Designer$57,820
- Interior Designer$59,820
- Interpreter and Translator$61,610
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,000
- Musician and Singer$110,400
- Producer and Director$61,030
- Public Relations Specialist$61,660
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$74,840
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,190
- Dental Hygienist$79,670
- Dentist$187,800
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$63,320
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,720
- Family Medicine Physician$244,300
- Health Technologist and Technician$47,530
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$74,460
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$66,320
- Medical Records Specialist$47,620
- Nurse Practitioner$126,500
- Occupational Therapist$81,520
- Optician$37,780
- Optometrist$131,800
- Pediatrician$232,900
- Pharmacist$140,900
- Pharmacy Technician$45,970
- Physical Therapist$97,920
- Physician$305,500
- Physician Assistant$127,600
- Psychiatric Technician$45,220
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$78,140
- Registered Nurse$88,200
- Respiratory Therapist$76,220
- Speech-Language Pathologist$87,150
- Surgical Technologist$66,270
- Veterinarian$115,200
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$50,720
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,920
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,270
- Massage Therapist$50,010
- Medical Assistant$46,690
- Medical Equipment Preparer$43,250
- Nursing Assistant$39,500
- Phlebotomist$37,790
- Physical Therapist Aide$27,920
- Physical Therapist Assistant$62,860
- Psychiatric Aide$55,100
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,650
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$34,310
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,800
- Firefighter$45,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,530
- Lifeguard$27,380
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,810
- Security Guard$37,340
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$37,660
- Chef and Head Cook$63,050
- Cook$29,300
- Cook$36,510
- Cook$36,760
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$30,190
- Dishwasher$29,250
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,500
- Food Preparation Worker$31,410
- Food Server$34,880
- Host and Hostess$27,920
- Waiter and Waitress$37,760
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,250
- Animal Caretaker$29,710
- Childcare Worker$30,420
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$40,490
- Hairdresser$34,110
- Locker Room$28,660
- Recreation Worker$33,510
- Residential Advisor$43,890
- Tour and Travel Guide$34,020
- Usher$31,510
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$60,170
- Cashier$29,820
- Counter and Rental Clerk$39,300
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$51,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$82,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,180
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,950
- Parts Salesperson$43,630
- Real Estate Sales Agent$59,800
- Retail Salesperson$33,660
- Sale and Related Worker$40,450
- Sales Engineer$96,320
- Sales Representative$128,600
- Sales Representative$70,700
- Sales Representatives of Service$61,420
- Security$61,690
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$47,500
- Billing and Posting Clerk$46,410
- Bookkeeping$48,040
- Courier and Messenger$37,560
- Court$47,350
- Customer Service Representative$44,130
- Data Entry Keyer$41,800
- Dispatcher$48,990
- Eligibility Interviewer$70,660
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$70,920
- File Clerk$41,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,640
- Hotel$32,240
- Human Resources Assistant$46,860
- Information and Record Clerk$64,500
- Interviewer$44,750
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,490
- Library Assistant$41,260
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$49,590
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$36,680
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,860
- New Accounts Clerk$46,840
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,680
- Office Clerk$44,500
- Order Clerk$42,760
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,270
- Postal Service Clerk$62,910
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,090
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,740
- Production$60,960
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,810
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,200
- Shipping$45,140
- Switchboard Operator$37,040
- Teller$37,030
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$27,440
- Farmworker and Laborer$37,630
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$61,060
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,600
- Construction and Building Inspector$71,040
- Construction Laborer$51,380
- Electrician$65,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,040
- Glazier$47,400
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$45,650
- Highway Maintenance Worker$46,480
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,730
- Painter$49,310
- Paving$59,910
- Plumber$90,730
- Roofer$59,280
- Sheet Metal Worker$80,870
- Tile and Stone Setter$60,010
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,250
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,210
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,200
- Computer$50,850
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$59,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,190
- Heating$61,270
- Helpers--Installation$42,230
- Home Appliance Repairer$52,170
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$66,340
- Installation$52,040
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,700
- Maintenance Worker$62,560
- Mechanical Door Repairer$61,190
- Medical Equipment Repairer$48,290
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,670
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$56,200
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$44,960
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,920
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$76,010
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,910
Production
- Baker$35,430
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$41,740
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,400
- Coating$42,410
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,510
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,870
- Crushing$63,970
- Cutting$44,440
- Electrical$45,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,910
- Food Batchmaker$38,420
- Grinding$38,500
- Helpers--Production Worker$41,090
- Inspector$47,440
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$36,470
- Machinist$49,440
- Medical Appliance Technician$51,670
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$38,880
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$44,100
- Molding$38,820
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$44,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$48,800
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,360
- Plating Machine Setter$35,110
- Printing Press Operator$47,240
- Production Worker$35,620
- Separating$51,600
- Sewing Machine Operator$34,960
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,200
- Tool and Die Maker$61,940
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$44,780
- Welder$47,560
- Welding$40,240
- Woodworking Machine Setter$37,090
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,950
- Bus Driver$44,670
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,230
- Driver/Sales Worker$44,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,870
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,880
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,920
- Laborer and Freight$44,350
- Light Truck Driver$45,460
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$41,490
- Packer and Packager$37,280
- Parking Attendant$33,040
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,810
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,090
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Kalamazoo, MI?
About $61,550 a year ($29.59 an hour): the average of the 347 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Kalamazoo, MI?
Physician ($305,500), Chief Executive ($285,300), Family Medicine Physician ($244,300).
What are the most common jobs in Kalamazoo, MI?
Registered Nurse (3,300 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,200 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,130 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.