Kokomo Employment

Employment and Industries in the Kokomo, Indiana Area

Although the manufacturing sectors have experienced a decline, manufacturing is still a significant part of Kokomo's economy. The manufacturing of automobile transmissions and other automobile items are significant elements of the local economy. Kokomo also provides jobs for metals and plastic workers, assemblers and fabricators, engineers and production related occupations. Management, professional and related occupations provide about 22% of the jobs in Kokomo.

The city benefits from having a pro-business local and state government. Also, Inventrek Technology Park helps to create new high-tech firms and supports the development of new technologies by local companies.

Kokomo Indiana's top employers are:

  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Kokomo
  • Kokomo Center Township Consolidated School District
  • Chrysler LLC
  • Delphi Corporation
  • Haynes International, Inc
  • Holder Mattress
  • Howard Community Hospital
  • St Joseph Memorial Hospital
  • Howard County
  • Harbaugh Enterprises Inc
  • Staffing Resources Inc
  • Syndicate Sales, Inc
  • Coca-Cola bottling plant
  • Electronic Data Systems
  • First National Bank and Trust
  • Northwestern School Corp Howard Co
  • Vista Bona Programs Inc
  • Taylor Community School Building Corporation
  • Saber Management LLC
  • F D L Inc
  • Pizza Hut of Kokomo Inc
  • H E Mcgonigal Inc
  • Miles & Finch, Inc

Some of the more common jobs in Kokomo where the majority of the workers hold a college degree are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, human resources, training and labor relations specialists; pharmacists, medical and health services managers and financial managers.

Kokomo's primary industries for jobs are:

  • Transportation Equipment
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Education
  • Government
  • Computer and electronic products
  • Metal and plastics
  • Social services

Pertinent information about Kokomo: Kokomo has been named by Expansion Management Magazine as #1 in the nation for European direct manufacturing investment. Kokomo has also been ranked #1 in the nation for its manufacturing presence by Industry Week. In 2007 the estimated median household income in Kokomo was about $37,000. In 2008 Kokomo's cost of living index was at 78.1 which is low compared to the country's average of 100. Regarding Kokomo's adult population, about 16% hold a bachelor's degree or better.

Some of the helpful business organizations for local companies are:

Kokomo's daily newspaper the Kokomo Tribune is a good resource for local business and industry news.

Jobs in Kokomo

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations38230$45,970$22.1100
2Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations4490$22,750$10.948.7
3Sales and Related Occupations3780$31,310$15.059.5
4Office and Administrative Support Occupations3280$34,720$16.6913.75
5Transportation and Material Moving Occupations2280$35,140$16.96.7
6Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations2250$68,850$33.15.85
7Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations1970$54,710$26.33.75
8Fast Food and Counter Workers1720$19,730$9.492.45
9Healthcare Support Occupations1410$28,670$13.782.85
10Retail Salespersons1370$24,710$11.882.7
11Management Occupations1350$94,670$45.526.35
12Construction and Extraction Occupations1330$57,810$27.794.6
13Cashiers1240$19,610$9.432.2
14Architecture and Engineering Occupations1210$88,560$42.581.7
15Business and Financial Operations Occupations920$67,180$32.35.35
16Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations880$27,490$13.223.6
17Registered Nurses860$66,470$31.961.95
18Office Clerks, General760$31,160$14.981.9
19Waiters and Waitresses750$24,170$11.621.65
20Personal Care and Service Occupations610$25,860$12.444.65
21Home Health and Personal Care Aides590$24,110$11.590
22Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners530$25,910$12.461.5
23Nursing Assistants530$28,240$13.580.95
24Cooks, Restaurant520$22,810$10.970.9
25Community and Social Service Occupations480$39,680$19.081.75
26Stockers and Order Fillers480$25,710$12.361.25
27Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers420$47,230$22.711.2
28Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand390$31,210$151.8
29General and Operations Managers370$87,230$41.941.5
30Industrial Machinery Mechanics360$66,480$31.960.2
31First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers340$37,920$18.230.6
32First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers330$41,200$19.810.95
33Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks320$32,790$15.761.05
34First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers310$76,100$36.590.4
35Customer Service Representatives300$34,680$16.671.75
36Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators290$29,600$14.230.8
37Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations280$52,650$25.310.8
38Light Truck Drivers260$44,640$21.460.6
39Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive250$31,590$15.191.4
40Food Preparation Workers240$23,960$11.520.5
41First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers230$49,300$23.70.95
42Industrial Engineers220$108,730$52.270.2
43Maintenance and Repair Workers, General220$38,420$18.470.9
44Receptionists and Information Clerks210$22,790$10.960.7
45Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products210$69,250$33.290.85
46Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics200$36,110$17.360.5
47Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers200$30,320$14.580.75
48Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses200$50,680$24.360.5
49Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity200$29,110$13.990.3
50Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers190$50,230$24.150.35
51Bartenders180$23,090$11.10.4
52First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers180$76,710$36.880.3
53Construction Laborers170$37,220$17.90.9
54Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations160$34,100$16.391.8
55Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria150$24,560$11.810.3
56Dishwashers150$18,660$8.970.3
57Counter and Rental Clerks140$29,560$14.210.3
58Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other140$61,370$29.510.7
59Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment130$22,960$11.040.3
60Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers130$56,970$27.390.2
61Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants130$31,270$15.040.4
62Tellers130$30,270$14.550.25
63Accountants and Auditors120$69,510$33.420.9
64Dental Hygienists120$66,240$31.850.1
65Machinists120$45,430$21.840.2
66Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel120$54,530$26.210.7
67Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers110$20,350$9.790.3
68Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics110$35,640$17.130
69Food Servers, Nonrestaurant110$18,960$9.110.2
70Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists110$25,380$12.20.4
71Postal Service Mail Carriers110$52,680$25.330.2
72Engineers, All Other100$96,800$46.540.1
73Insurance Sales Agents100$64,880$31.190.3
74Labor Relations Specialists100$49,690$23.890
75Legal Occupations100$56,780$27.30.8
76Pharmacy Technicians100$31,160$14.980.3
77Childcare Workers90$19,110$9.190.7
78Pharmacists90$129,610$62.310.2
79Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers90$53,940$25.930.4
80Recreation Workers90$26,830$12.90.3
81Security Guards90$45,170$21.720.7
82Self-Enrichment Teachers90$37,500$18.030.2
83Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers90$49,100$23.610.3
84Carpenters80$38,160$18.350.6
85Dental Assistants80$44,180$21.240.2
86Medical and Health Services Managers80$99,600$47.890.3
87Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks80$32,290$15.530.4
88Billing and Posting Clerks70$35,220$16.930.3
89Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants70$47,020$22.610.35
90Financial Managers70$92,040$44.250.4
91Lawyers70$55,000$26.440.5
92Loan Officers70$72,990$35.090.2
93Medical Assistants70$32,660$15.70.45
94Tire Repairers and Changers70$27,050$130.1
95Animal Caretakers60$27,770$13.350.2
96Buyers and Purchasing Agents60$64,650$31.080.25
97Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians60$48,850$23.490.2
98Computer User Support Specialists60$43,230$20.790.4
99First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors60$59,460$28.590.3
100Food Service Managers60$46,470$22.340.2
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Kokomo Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$45,97038,230
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$22,7504,490
Sales and Related Occupations$31,3103,780
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$34,7203,280
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,1402,280
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$68,8502,250
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$54,7101,970
Fast Food and Counter Workers$19,7301,720
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,6701,410
Retail Salespersons$24,7101,370
Management Occupations$94,6701,350
Construction and Extraction Occupations$57,8101,330
Cashiers$19,6101,240
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$88,5601,210
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$67,180920
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$27,490880
Registered Nurses$66,470860
Office Clerks, General$31,160760
Waiters and Waitresses$24,170750
Personal Care and Service Occupations$25,860610
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,110590
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,910530
Nursing Assistants$28,240530
Cooks, Restaurant$22,810520
Community and Social Service Occupations$39,680480
Stockers and Order Fillers$25,710480
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,230420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,210390
General and Operations Managers$87,230370
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,480360
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,920340
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,200330
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$32,790320
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,100310
Customer Service Representatives$34,680300
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$29,600290
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$52,650280
Light Truck Drivers$44,640260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$31,590250
Food Preparation Workers$23,960240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$49,300230
Industrial Engineers$108,730220
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,420220
Receptionists and Information Clerks$22,790210
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,250210
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,110200
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$30,320200
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,680200
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$29,110200
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,230190

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Kokomo, Indiana Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$45,97038,230
Sales and Related Occupations$31,3103,780
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$34,7203,280
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,1402,280
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$68,8502,250
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$54,7101,970
Healthcare Support Occupations$28,6701,410
Management Occupations$94,6701,350
Construction and Extraction Occupations$57,8101,330
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$88,5601,210
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$67,180920
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$27,490880
Registered Nurses$66,470860
Office Clerks, General$31,160760
Personal Care and Service Occupations$25,860610
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,910530
Nursing Assistants$28,240530
Community and Social Service Occupations$39,680480
Stockers and Order Fillers$25,710480
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,230420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,210390
General and Operations Managers$87,230370
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,480360
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,920340
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,200330
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$32,790320
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,100310
Customer Service Representatives$34,680300
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$29,600290
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$52,650280
Light Truck Drivers$44,640260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$31,590250
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$49,300230
Industrial Engineers$108,730220
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,420220
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,250210
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,110200
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$30,320200
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,680200
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$29,110200
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,230190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,710180
Construction Laborers$37,220170
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$34,100160
Counter and Rental Clerks$29,560140
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,370140
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,970130
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$31,270130
Tellers$30,270130
Accountants and Auditors$69,510120

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