May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
346 occupations
Across 346 occupations with published wages in Kalamazoo, physicians, all other record the highest median at $305,510 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Kalamazoo
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $305,510 | 390 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $285,300 | 150 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $244,310 | 150 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $232,880 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $187,770 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,030 | 290 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $140,910 | 250 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,390 | 310 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $131,770 | 70 | |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | $131,500 | 150 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $131,350 | 150 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $130,760 | 560 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $130,590 | 240 | |
| 14 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $128,560 | 350 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $128,360 | 480 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $127,770 | 490 | |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $127,570 | 210 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,460 | 300 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $125,220 | 80 | |
| 20 | Fundraising Managers | $122,340 | 40 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $118,100 | 430 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $115,210 | 80 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $114,480 | 80 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $112,400 | 330 | |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $110,060 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,300 | $88,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,200 | $28,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 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 |
| Cashiers | 2,170 | $29,820 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,380 | 70 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,440 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $27,920 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | 340 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,660 | 60 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,790 | 3,200 |
| Dishwashers | $29,250 | 340 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,250 | 240 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,300 | 440 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,710 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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