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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $96K | $46.35/hr |
| 42 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $96K | $46.31/hr |
| 43 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.25/hr |
| 44 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.18/hr |
| 45 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $95K | $45.45/hr |
| 46 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.43/hr |
| 47 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.07/hr |
| 48 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 49 | Facilities Managers | Management | $91K | $43.64/hr |
| 50 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $91K | $43.62/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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