Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Battle Creek
223 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Battle Creek belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $27,790 per year. The highest is $292,490.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,790 | 110 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,100 | 1,500 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,140 | 130 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation Workers | $29,650 | 330 | |
| 5 | Cashiers | $30,280 | 1,390 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $30,940 | 160 | |
| 7 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,310 | 110 | |
| 8 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $31,600 | 170 | |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | $31,940 | 80 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $32,080 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,490 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $238,660 | — |
| Chief Executives | $211,560 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,500 | 140 |
| Dentists, General | $148,460 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,770 | 110 |
| Managers, All Other | $141,130 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $140,680 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $140,240 | 110 |
| Sales Managers | $132,120 | 170 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,870 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $127,370 | 180 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,050 | 230 |
| Software Developers | $126,050 | 190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,630 | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,250 | 70 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,400 | 300 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,260 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,710 | 300 |
| Lawyers | $104,770 | 70 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $104,240 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,920 | 100 |
| Construction Managers | $102,300 | 90 |
| Occupational Therapists | $102,230 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,950 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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