--- title: Kalamazoo, MI Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends description: Kalamazoo, MI Jobs covers life sciences, medical devices, healthcare, education, shaped by Pfizer, Stryker, Western Michigan University, and a strong. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan/kalamazoo date: 2026-09-28T19:12:58Z og_description: Kalamazoo, MI jobs are shaped by Pfizer, Stryker, Western Michigan University, and a strong healthcare base, with demand in life sciences, medical devices. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/t5ci3f.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Michigan url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan --- # Kalamazoo, MI Jobs — 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:** 829 **Hiring momentum:** +1.5% — 66 new postings in the last 28 days vs 65 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,274 - Median salary: $50K - Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $85K - Remote share: 4.9% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 1,274 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Kalamazoo, MI runs 29% below the United States median ($50K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Kalamazoo, MI: Hospitals and Health Care (15% of all postings), followed by Retail and Medical Equipment Manufacturing. - New postings for Kalamazoo, MI held steady in the last 28 days (66 vs 65 in the 28 days before). *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 Kalamazoo, MI | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 193 | $42K | | Retail | 135 | — | | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 77 | $104K | | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 70 | — | | Accounting | 57 | — | | Restaurants | 53 | — | | Staffing & Recruiting | 48 | — | | Mental Health Care | 47 | — | | Manufacturing | 36 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Kalamazoo, MI | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 82 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 35 | — | | Behavior Technician | 35 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Kalamazoo, MI | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Zoetis Jobs & Careers — Animal Health Pharma](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/zoetis?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 57 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 46 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 42 | | [Meijer Jobs & Careers — Midwest Supercenter Retailer](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/meijer?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 | | [Centria Autism Jobs & Careers — ABA Therapy Provider](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/centria-autism?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 32 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 44 employers filed 89 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Kalamazoo, MI | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | WMU College of Education and Human Development | 13 | — | | Zoetis | 19 | — | | Bronson Methodist Hospital | 5 | — | | Cummins | 5 | — | | Collaborate Solutions | 3 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Battle Creek, MI — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/michigan/battle-creek?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 21.0 mi | 681 | $50K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who are the top employers hiring in Kalamazoo, MI? Top employers in Kalamazoo often include Stryker, Pfizer, Bronson Healthcare, and Western Michigan University. 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. ### What entry-level jobs are common in Kalamazoo, MI? Entry-level openings in Kalamazoo are most common in life sciences and medical devices, plus customer support, retail, and operations roles. Many employers hire for trainable positions first and then build toward certifications, apprenticeships, or internal promotion. ### Which areas in Kalamazoo have the most jobs? downtown Kalamazoo, the medical district, and business parks toward Portage usually account for a large share of the local job concentration. Those areas combine the city's main employers, commuter access, and business services, which is why many job seekers search by area as well as by company. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Kalamazoo, MI? Pay in Kalamazoo usually runs highest in specialized healthcare, engineering, technical, or supervisory roles, while entry-level service and support jobs track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the fastest way to compare current pay by employer and job type. ### How can I expand my search beyond Kalamazoo, MI? Portage, Battle Creek, and the I-94 life-sciences corridor are common next steps when you want a larger search radius from Kalamazoo. Use the nearby cities on this page first, then open the Michigan jobs page for a statewide comparison of salaries, employers, and job volume. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)