Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $62,560 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $83,960
Employed locally 30
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $65,670
    90th
    $83,960

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 89% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Wyoming $85,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,500
    Jackson, MI $65,090
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,610

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,720
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,340
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Kalamazoo, MI is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.37 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3.4% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.