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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $118K | $56.78/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $115K | $55.39/hr |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $114K | $55.04/hr |
| 24 | Lawyers | Legal | $112K | $54.04/hr |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $110K | $52.91/hr |
| 26 | Chemists | Science | $105K | $50.59/hr |
| 27 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $105K | $50.43/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $105K | N/A |
| 29 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $50.09/hr |
| 30 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $49.91/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-5.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,162/mo
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