Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Kalamazoo
346 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Kalamazoo belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $27,380 per year. The highest is $305,510.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,380 | 70 | |
| 2 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,440 | 70 | |
| 3 | Physical Therapist Aides | $27,920 | 40 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | 340 | |
| 5 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,660 | 60 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,790 | 3,200 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $29,250 | 340 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,250 | 240 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,300 | 440 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $29,710 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $305,510 | 390 |
| Chief Executives | $285,300 | 150 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,310 | 150 |
| Pediatricians, General | $232,880 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $187,770 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,030 | 290 |
| Pharmacists | $140,910 | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,390 | 310 |
| Optometrists | $131,770 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $131,500 | 150 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,350 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $130,760 | 560 |
| Managers, All Other | $130,590 | 240 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $128,560 | 350 |
| Sales Managers | $128,360 | 480 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,770 | 490 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,570 | 210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,460 | 300 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,220 | 80 |
| Fundraising Managers | $122,340 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $118,100 | 430 |
| Veterinarians | $115,210 | 80 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $114,480 | 80 |
| Lawyers | $112,400 | 330 |
| Public Relations Managers | $110,060 | 40 |
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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