Top Paying Jobs in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,870 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($305,510), Chief Executives ($285,300), Family Medicine Physicians ($244,310). The cost of living index is 94.84 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,162/month.
$102K
Avg. median salary
94.84
Cost of living index
$1,162
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Kalamazoo-Portage
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | Healthcare | $74K | $35.8/hr |
| 92 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $73K | $35.07/hr |
| 93 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $72K | N/A |
| 94 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.77/hr |
| 95 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $71K | $34.15/hr |
| 96 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $71K | $34.1/hr |
| 97 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $71K | $33.99/hr |
| 98 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $71K | $33.97/hr |
| 99 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $70K | $33.86/hr |
| 100 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $70K | $33.44/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kalamazoo-Portage
Cost of living vs. national average-5.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,162/mo
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