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Average salary by job family in Grand Rapids
| Management | $127,080 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $111,450 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,830 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,260 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,670 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,530 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,140 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,700 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,600 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,280 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,650 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,010 |
| Protective Service | $56,810 |
| Sales and Related | $53,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,140 |
| Production | $46,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,900 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,580 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,130 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,470 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,270 |
Highest-paying jobs in Grand Rapids
- Anesthesiologists$422,390
- Chief Executives$290,320
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$264,880
- Psychiatrists$256,480
- Pediatricians, General$245,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$238,630
- Family Medicine Physicians$237,840
- Nurse Anesthetists$226,190
- Physicians, All Other$198,430
- Dentists, General$189,870
Most common jobs in Grand Rapids and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,540 | $42,590 | $39,120 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,840 | $38,750 | $36,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,740 | $89,910 | $83,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,190 | $29,790 | $28,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,600 | $38,380 | $34,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 11,490 | $36,730 | $35,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,310 | $45,840 | $45,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,960 | $37,310 | $35,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,880 | $124,180 | $101,720 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,820 | $56,990 | $58,270 |
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Cost of living in Grand Rapids
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,660 therefore buys what $63,488 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $359,923, 4.5 times the median household income of $80,296.
$359,923typical home value
$80,296median household income
95.5BEA price parity
1,154,320metro population
Take-home pay in Grand Rapids
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,960 | $30,086 | $2,507 |
| Median wage | $47,570 | $38,001 | $3,167 |
| Average wage | $60,660 | $47,766 | $3,980 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,000 | $55,675 | $4,640 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$290K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Natural Sciences Managers$153K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$148K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Human Resources Managers$147K
- Sales Managers$145K
- Marketing Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$135K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- General and Operations Managers$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Public Relations Managers$122K
- Training and Development Managers$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$112K
- Fundraising Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Funeral Home Managers$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Education Administrators, All Other$83K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$70K
- Lodging Managers$69K
- Food Service Managers$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical52 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$422K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$265K
- Psychiatrists$256K
- Pediatricians, General$245K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$239K
- Family Medicine Physicians$238K
- Nurse Anesthetists$226K
- Physicians, All Other$198K
- Dentists, General$190K
- Optometrists$150K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Physician Assistants$130K
- Nurse Midwives$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$102K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Audiologists$93K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90K
- Radiation Therapists$90K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Chiropractors$89K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$61K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Therapists, All Other$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Exercise Physiologists$56K
- Recreational Therapists$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Paramedics$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Database Architects$122K
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Software Developers$114K
- Actuaries$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Data Scientists$101K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Information Security Analysts$100K
- Database Administrators$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$97K
- Statisticians$96K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$89K
- Computer Programmers$87K
- Web Developers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$135K
- Chemical Engineers$121K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$117K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$109K
- Engineers, All Other$108K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$96K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Materials Engineers$93K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91K
- Landscape Architects$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Surveyors$78K
- Drafters, All Other$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science22 jobs
- Biological Scientists, All Other$107K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Psychologists, All Other$91K
- Chemists$90K
- School Psychologists$84K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84K
- Forensic Science Technicians$83K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82K
- Microbiologists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64K
- Food Science Technicians$59K
- Chemical Technicians$56K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$46K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$36K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$120K
- Financial Risk Specialists$105K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Loan Officers$82K
- Insurance Underwriters$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Financial Examiners$77K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$75K
- Labor Relations Specialists$74K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Credit Analysts$69K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$67K
- Electricians$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$65K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$64K
- Sheet Metal Workers$61K
- Carpenters$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Roofers$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Carpet Installers$55K
- Glaziers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$55K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$54K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media22 jobs
- Art Directors$94K
- Technical Writers$85K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$81K
- Producers and Directors$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Music Directors and Composers$68K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Editors$65K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$64K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$60K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Designers, All Other$60K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$58K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Coaches and Scouts$54K
- Interpreters and Translators$53K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library48 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$76K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Curators$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$56K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Tutors$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair35 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- Millwrights$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Riggers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$55K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$53K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$50K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Bicycle Repairers$40K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61K
- Social Workers, All Other$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$56K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Clergy$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Protective Service17 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- Bailiffs$58K
- Transportation Security Screeners$56K
- Firefighters$56K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Security Guards$45K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$119K
- Sales Engineers$116K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Real Estate Brokers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$65K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- Travel Agents$47K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support44 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Statistical Assistants$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Production70 jobs
- Gas Plant Operators$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$55K
- Machinists$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Upholsterers$43K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$41K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$40K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Bakers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$148K
- Transportation Inspectors$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Crane and Tower Operators$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Massage Therapists$64K
- Dental Assistants$55K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Psychiatric Aides$38K
- Orderlies$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Concierges$37K
- Animal Trainers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- Bartenders$48K
- Waiters and Waitresses$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Grand Rapids: questions
What is a good salary in Grand Rapids?
Half of all workers in the Grand Rapids metro earn less than $47,570 and the average is $60,660. Earning more than $72,000 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Grand Rapids to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,662, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Grand Rapids?
Anesthesiologists ($422,390), Chief Executives ($290,320), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($264,880).
What is the average salary in Wyoming?
Wyoming is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, where the average salary is $60,660 a year and the median $47,570. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Wyoming, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Kentwood?
Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, where the average salary is $60,660 a year and the median $47,570. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Kentwood, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340), all occupations and 572 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
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