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title: Jobs in Battle Creek, MI — Open Roles & Pay Trends
description: Jobs in Battle Creek, MI covers food manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, defense
  support, shaped by WK Kellogg, food manufacturing, and Fort Custer.
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date: 2026-09-28T19:12:58Z
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  Industrial Park, with demand in food manufacturing, logistics, healthcare.
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# Jobs in Battle Creek, MI — Open Roles & Pay Trends

**State:** [Michigan Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 465
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 681
- Median salary: $50K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $83K
- Remote share: 2.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 681 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Battle Creek, MI runs 29% below the United States median ($50K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Battle Creek, MI: Retail (21% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Battle Creek, MI

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 142 | $33K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 91 | $50K |
| Mental Health Care | 68 | — |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 61 | — |
| Medical Practices | 53 | — |
| Restaurants | 52 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Battle Creek, MI

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Technician | 40 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Battle Creek, MI

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Centria Autism Jobs & Careers — ABA Therapy Provider](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/centria-autism?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 41 |
| [Meijer Jobs & Careers — Midwest Supercenter Retailer](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/meijer?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 14 employers filed 29 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Battle Creek, MI

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Methodist Hospital | 5 | — |
| WK Kellogg Co | 9 | — |
| Grace Health | 4 | — |
| Magna International | 3 | — |
| Kellanova | 3 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Kalamazoo, MI Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan/kalamazoo?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 21.0 mi | 1274 | $50K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Battle Creek, MI?

food manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and defense support are among the main hiring lanes in Battle Creek. That mix reflects WK Kellogg, food manufacturing, and Fort Custer Industrial Park, along with employers such as WK Kellogg, Post Consumer Brands, and Bronson Battle Creek, which keep both frontline and professional roles in the market.
### Are there seasonal hiring patterns in Battle Creek, MI?

Battle Creek can show seasonal shifts when tourism, retail, construction, or student-driven demand rises, but the steadier base usually comes from food manufacturing, logistics, healthcare. Watching employer activity by month can help you spot whether the market is broadening or narrowing.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Battle Creek, MI?

Top employers in Battle Creek often include WK Kellogg, Post Consumer Brands, Bronson Battle Creek, and Fort Custer tenants. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs available in Battle Creek, MI?

Remote listings exist, especially for administrative or digital work, though much of the market still depends on jobs that happen at plants, hospitals, campuses, or local facilities. Use the work-type filters on this page to split remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### Which nearby markets pair well with a Battle Creek job search?

Kalamazoo, Marshall, and the I-94 corridor are common next steps when you want a larger search radius from Battle Creek. The nearby cities table on this page and the <a href="/locations/michigan">Michigan jobs page</a> make it easier to compare openings, pay, and employers without losing the regional context.
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