Top Paying Jobs in Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($292,490), Physicians, All Other ($238,660), Chief Executives ($211,560). The cost of living index is 90.54 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,176/month.
$91K
Avg. median salary
90.54
Cost of living index
$1,176
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Battle Creek
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.69/hr |
| 32 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.16/hr |
| 33 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.14/hr |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $96K | $46.06/hr |
| 35 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $95K | $45.69/hr |
| 36 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.88/hr |
| 37 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 38 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $93K | $44.54/hr |
| 39 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.36/hr |
| 40 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $92K | $44.02/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Battle Creek
Cost of living vs. national average-9.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,176/mo
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