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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $71K | $33.97/hr |
| 72 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $71K | $33.97/hr |
| 73 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.84/hr |
| 74 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $69K | $33.23/hr |
| 75 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $68K | $32.88/hr |
| 76 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $68K | $32.87/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $68K | $32.55/hr |
| 78 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $67K | $32.07/hr |
| 79 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.05/hr |
| 80 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $66K | $31.88/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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