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Careers in Kokomo, IN

Part of Indiana.

Kokomo, IN’s regional price level is below the national average (index 89.648, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5.1% · 33,740 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Dentists, General$174,240
  2. 2Pharmacists$151,730
  3. 3Software Developers$132,390
  4. 4Facilities Managers$131,390
  5. 5Construction Managers$127,930

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers1,540 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons1,290 employed
  3. 3Cashiers980 employed
  4. 4Registered Nurses740 employed
  5. 5Electricians730 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Electrical Engineers4.71× national avg
  2. 2Mechanical Engineers4.47× national avg
  3. 3Electricians4.20× national avg
  4. 4Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters3.77× national avg
  5. 5Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters2.80× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Dentists, General$194,360
  2. 2Pharmacists$169,251
  3. 3Software Developers$147,678
  4. 4Facilities Managers$146,562
  5. 5Construction Managers$142,703

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Indiana state page.