SOC 49-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Kalamazoo, MI is $46,700 per year, close to the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Kalamazoo, MI is $46,700 per year, close to the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,050 and $58,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,010 and the ninetieth at $65,200.
The area has 1,230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $49,170. Of the 346 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 233rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,010 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $39,050 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $46,700 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $58,490 | +17.9% |
| 90th | $65,200 | +31.5% |
| Mean | $49,410 | −0.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $49,170 | 1,680 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $48,640 | 530 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $48,530 | 5,470 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $48,380 | 16,190 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $47,580 | 1,960 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $47,090 | 480 | |
| 7 | Midland | $46,850 | 280 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $46,850 | 620 | |
| 9 | Muskegon | $46,560 | 570 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $45,620 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kalamazoo run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $46,700 goes as far as $48,545 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,545US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,700 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,010 to $65,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $49,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Kalamazoo, MI?
The median annual wage is $46,700, or $22.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,590, so pay in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kalamazoo, MI earns more than $65,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $49,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,230 jobs in this occupation in Kalamazoo, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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